Museum of Colquitt County  History

Tour Page 4

The American Indians in this area didn't live in Teepees, but rather in "houses" constructed of native materials found in South Georgia.  Using cypress poles and a variety of covering (palmetto shown here) they built houses to protect themselves from the elements and to offer some relief from snakes and other vermin. The Chickee shown here is located in the Early History Room of the Museum, and shows what typical Chickee would have looked like in the area.  It is somewhat smaller than the actual house would have been.  Records show that the Chickee's would have been approximately 8'-9' wide and up to 18' deep.

You are listening to "Johnie Scot"  from Lesley Nelson's Popular Songs In American History 

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