Unpuncliegut
Extinct Indigenous tribe of Texas
Ethnic group
| Regions with significant populations | |
|---|---|
| coastal Texas, U.S.[1] | |
| Languages | |
| Coahuiltecan language | |
| Religion | |
| Indigenous religion, Roman Catholicism |
The Unpuncliegut, also known as the Hunzpunzliegut, were an Indigenous people who lived along the southern part of the Texas coast.[1]
In the mid-18th century, they lived near Laguna Madre,[1] an esturarie to the Gulf Coast. The area is now part of Cameron and Willacy counties.
Language
They are believed to have spoken a Coahuiltecan language.[1]
References
- ^ a b c d Campbell, Thomas N. "Unpuncliegut Indians". Texas State Historical Association. Retrieved 22 July 2023.
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