Prairie Band Potawatomi Indian Reservation
The Prairie Band Potawatomi Indian Reservation is an Indian reservation for the Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation located in Jackson County, Kansas. The Potawatomi used to be located in the Great Lakes area, but were forced to move west due to Europeans settling their land.[1] The reservation encompasses all of Lincoln Township, plus parts of Banner Township, Franklin Township, and Grant Township.
Prairie Band Potawatomi Indian Reservation | |
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 Location of Prairie Band of Potawatomi Indian Reservation, Kansas | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| County | Jackson |
| Settled | 1837-1846 |
| Government | |
| • Governing body | Tribal Council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 121.527 sq mi (314.754 km2) |
| • Land | 121.429 sq mi (314.501 km2) |
| • Water | 0.098 sq mi (0.253 km2) 0.08% |
| Elevation | 1,000−1,499 ft (543 m) |
| Population (2000) | |
| • Total | 1,238 |
| • Density | 10.19/sq mi (3.94/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Website | pbpindiantribe.com |
References
- History of the Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation Archived 2007-10-16 at the Wayback Machine
Municipalities and communities of Jackson County, Kansas, United States | ||
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| Cities |  Map of Kansas highlighting Jackson County | |
| Unincorporated communities | ||
| Indian reservations | ||
| Townships | ||
| Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |
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