Copano people

Copano
Karankawa territory. The Kopano lived near San Antonio Bay
Total population
extinct since the mid-19th century
Regions with significant populations
United States (Texas)
Languages
Karankawa language
Religion
Indigenous religion, Roman Catholicism
Related ethnic groups
other Karankawa peoples

The Copano were a Native American sub-tribe of Karankawa peoples from Texas.

Territory

The Copano lived along the Gulf Coast of Texas, between Copano and San Antonio Bays.[1]

Name

The Copano were also known as the Cobane, Copane, Coopane, and Kopano Indians.[1] El Copano Port was named for the tribe, who lived in the area in the 18th century.[2]

History

Between 1751 and 1828, the Kopano interacted with the Nuestra Señora del Rosario and Nuestra Señora del Refugio Missions.[1] Those that survived the mission era likely merged into other Karankawa groups, but by 1858 all Karankawa tribes had died off.[1]

References

  1. ^ a b c d Campbell, Thomas N. "Copane Indians". Texas State Historical Association. Retrieved 4 September 2023.
  2. ^ "El Copano". Bayside Historical Society. Retrieved 4 September 2023.
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