Prairie Band Potawatomi Indian Reservation

The Prairie Band Potawatomi Indian Reservation is an Indian reservation for the Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation located in Jackson County, Kansas. The Potawatomi used to be located in the Great Lakes area, but were forced to move west due to Europeans settling their land.[1] The reservation encompasses all of Lincoln Township, plus parts of Banner Township, Franklin Township, and Grant Township.

Prairie Band Potawatomi Indian Reservation
Location of Prairie Band of Potawatomi Indian Reservation, Kansas
CountryUnited States
StateKansas
CountyJackson
Settled1837-1846
Government
  Governing bodyTribal Council
Area
  Total121.527 sq mi (314.754 km2)
  Land121.429 sq mi (314.501 km2)
  Water0.098 sq mi (0.253 km2)  0.08%
Elevation
1,000−1,499 ft (543 m)
Population
 (2000)
  Total1,238
  Density10.19/sq mi (3.94/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (CST)
  Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
Websitepbpindiantribe.com

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