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Native American Tribes of Pennsylvania



The original inhabitants of the area that is now Pennsylvania included:

 *The Lenape tribe
*The Susquehannock tribe

Other Indian tribes who migrated into Pennsylvania after Europeans arrived included:

 *The Nanticoke tribe
*The Shawnee tribe

See also our new Lenape, Nanticoke, and Shawnee Facts for Kids pages!

There are no federally recognized Indian tribes in Pennsylvania today. Non-recognized Indian tribes and communities include:

 *Eastern Lenape Nation of Pennsylvania:
21 Cedar Lane
Mountville, PA 17554

Recommended books about Pennsylvania Native Americans:

 *Pennsylvania Indians: Introducing Pennsylvania's Native American history and culture to kids.
*Pennsylvania Indian Dictionary: Another overview of Pennsylvania Native Americans for kids.
*Indians in Pennsylvania: A more in-depth look at Pennsylvania's Indian tribes, well-written and interesting reading.
*History of the Indian Villages and Place Names in Pennsylvania: The native etymology of present-day place-names in Pennsylvania.

Other resources about American Indian history, culture and society in Pennsylvania state:

 *Indians of Pennsylvania and the Delaware Valley:
     Information and links on the Indian tribes of Pennsylvania.



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