Akokisa Tribe

Museum Talk with Monte Parks – Akokisa Tribe

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Museum Talk with Monte ParksFilmed Thursday, January 19, 2023 @ 6:30 pm at Tomball Museum Center Fellowship Hall 510 N. Pine, Tomball, TX 77375TOPIC: Akokisa, Native Americans of Harris County While working P4, he was the homestead coordinator at Jesse Jones Park and the unofficial precinct historian. He graduated from Sam Houston University with a […]

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History of the Akokisa Tribe

History of The Akokisa Tribe

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The mysterious Akokisa tribe inhabited Harris County centuries ago, navigating the creeks in 10- to 20-foot-long canoes. Precinct 4 historical programmer Monte Parks shares the history of the Akokisa tribe, their lifestyle, and where they are now. Video from the Heritage Festival Video Series, Precinct 4 Commissioner R. Jack Cagle’s Office.

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