 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.
Name
The Copano were also known as the Cobane, Copane, Coopane, and Kopano Indians. El Copano Port was named for the tribe, who lived in the area in the 18th century.
History
Between 1751 and 1828, the Kopano interacted with the Nuestra Señora del Rosario and Nuestra Señora del Refugio Missions. Those that survived the mission era likely merged into other Karankawa groups, but by 1858 all Karankawa tribes had died off.
References
- ^ Campbell, Thomas N. "Copane Indians". Texas State Historical Association. Retrieved 4 September 2023.
- "El Copano". Bayside Historical Society. Retrieved 4 September 2023.
 Native American tribes in Texas | |
|---|---|
| Federally recognized tribes | |
| Indigenous languages | |
| Historical Indigenous peoples of Texas (Several are in Oklahoma today) |
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| Related topics | |
| extinct language / extinct tribe / early, obsolete name of Indigenous tribe / people absorbed into other tribe(s) / headquartered in Oklahoma today | |