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Title: The Missouria Indian Nation
Description: In 1682 the two dominant tribes in Missouri were the Missouria and Osage. This article looks at the Missouria, who "ceased being an independent nation prior to 1795," and about whom little has been written. Father Pierre Marquette "was the first European to learn of their existence" in 1673. When Marquette asked his Peoria Indian guides who lived on the Missouri River, "they replied 'Mihsoori,' which in their Algonquin language means 'canoes,' particularly wooden dugouts." The name Missouri, then means "People of Wood Canoes." The Missouria people, however, called themselves "Nyut^achi which means "People at River's Mouth," and refers to the mouth of the Grand River. The Missouria lived mostly in Saline County. Includes references.
Date: 2011-01
Object Type: Magazine Article

Title: Cram's Railroad and Township Map of Iowa, Missouri, Nebraska and Kansas
Description: Map shows numerous rivers, creeks, and towns, as well as railroad lines and county boundaries. Territories of individual Indian tribes are outlined in the area south of Kansas.
Date: 1879
Object Type: Map

Title: Map of the State of Missouri and Territory of Arkansas, Compiled from the Latest Authorities
Description: Map of Missouri, and Arkansas Territory, showing rivers, elevated and swamp areas, towns, and counties. Indian territories and Indian settlements, especially those of the Osage Indians, are indicated. A statistical table shows 1820 population figures for whites and blacks for some counties.
Date: 1826
Object Type: Map

Title: Early Days in Dallas County
Description: Story of the last visit and large hunting expedition by the Delaware and Osage Indians to their village "on the Big Niangua River where the Niangua empties into the Osage river" in 1846.
Date: 1954
Object Type: Book

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