Indigenous & Catawba Research: Start with Authority, Then Counties

Edited by Avery Parker for South Carolina Genealogy · Article · Last reviewed September 18, 2026 · How we work & cite

Published September 18, 2026

Begin with tribal and cultural authority, not only deeds. The Catawba Indian Nation is South Carolina’s only federally recognized tribe; York County is a priority hub.

Indigenous hub · Method guide · York County · Directory: Catawba Cultural Center.