Having grown up on the Eastern edge of Springfield, there was a strong Native American influence on some of the families who settled and developed that beautiful region. Many of those farms have become homes for affluent professionals and business owners operating in Springfield. Those creeks may still have arrowheads and relics scattered around, but I imagine it's been picked over quite well. The Indian heritage was mostly hidden and fueled an underlying resentment and shame that I always felt was a pity, but that's the way things were.
@@andrewlynn6543 I am from Missouri, I live in Arizona now, so I know first hand. I like the Ozarks, but I wouldn't say it has Native American culture, you have to go out west to find that. There are plenty of Natives out here, but not in Missouri. The Ozarks is basically a White community, and there's nothing wrong with that, I actually think it's cool place to visit, but that's what it is. I also think the Ozarks are beautiful (although I don't consider Missouri to be a real mountain state aka "The Ozark Mountains"/ you have to come out here or go to different a state to find real mountains), they definitely have their own unique appeal though.I think the biggest draw/tourist attraction the Ozarks has is the lake.
You're talking about current culture and tying population to culture. I'd agree with you there, with the exception of the western ozarks in Oklahoma. I was talking about ancient culture, so I can see why we're not on the same page there.
Put together very well. Very informative. Thank you for posting.
Very good. Thanks for posting.
The beautiful Ozarks of Southern Missouri and Northern Arkansas.
Having grown up on the Eastern edge of Springfield, there was a strong Native American influence on some of the families who settled and developed that beautiful region. Many of those farms have become homes for affluent professionals and business owners operating in Springfield. Those creeks may still have arrowheads and relics scattered around, but I imagine it's been picked over quite well. The Indian heritage was mostly hidden and fueled an underlying resentment and shame that I always felt was a pity, but that's the way things were.
Yep, we're just a bunch of high ditches...I grew up 40 miles from Poplar Bluff near Grandin.
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There are no Indian reservations or native American culture in the Ozarks, you have to go further west to find that.
No reservations but plenty of culture. The remnants can be found in the ground everywhere, you just have to know how and where to look.
@@andrewlynn6543 I am from Missouri, I live in Arizona now, so I know first hand. I like the Ozarks, but I wouldn't say it has Native American culture, you have to go out west to find that. There are plenty of Natives out here, but not in Missouri. The Ozarks is basically a White community, and there's nothing wrong with that, I actually think it's cool place to visit, but that's what it is. I also think the Ozarks are beautiful (although I don't consider Missouri to be a real mountain state aka "The Ozark Mountains"/ you have to come out here or go to different a state to find real mountains), they definitely have their own unique appeal though.I think the biggest draw/tourist attraction the Ozarks has is the lake.
You're talking about current culture and tying population to culture. I'd agree with you there, with the exception of the western ozarks in Oklahoma. I was talking about ancient culture, so I can see why we're not on the same page there.
I'm also from Missouri
@@andrewlynn6543 I'm sure remanence of Native American culture can be found through out the state.