Long before the Stars and Stripes flew over Alabama, its rivers and valleys belonged other nations – among them, the Creeks.
In the 21st century, there are reminders of this rich history for anyone venturing off Interstate 65 in Atmore at the home of Alabama’s only federally recognized Native American tribe.
The Poarch Band of Creek Indians, also known as the Poarch Creek Indians, are well-known in the state for their ownership of several casinos and business interests.
But the tribe’s reach is far beyond gaming, to more than a dozen companies doing millions of dollars in business around the world, with plans for more.
