Tomochichi (to-mo-chi-chi') (c. 1644 – October 5, 1741) was the head chief of a Yamacraw town on the site of present-day Savannah, Georgia, in the 18th century. He gave land on Yamacraw Bluff to James Oglethorpe to build the city of Savannah.

2002年9月20日 · Tomochichi was the leader of the Yamacraw Indians and a prominent figure in early Georgia history. As a principal mediator between the native Creek (Muscogee) and British colonists, he contributed to the establishment of peaceful relations between the two groups during the first years of British settlement.

2023年11月3日 · Tomochichi helped the colonists lay out roads, including the first one from Savannah to Darien (or New Inverness) to the south. In 1734, Tomochichi, his wife Senauki, their adopted son Toonahowi, and six Lower Creek tribesmen accompanied Oglethorpe on a …

2023年11月3日 · Tomochichi helped the colonists lay out roads, including the first one from Savannah to Darien (or New Inverness) to the south. He also aided Oglethorpe as a mediator between the Yamacraw and surrounding tribes and the British colonists.

Tomochichi was instrumental in the formation of the colony of Georgia, assisting James Oglethorpe and the English colonists from their arrival in 1733 until his death six years later. The current memorial replaces an earlier tribute to the Creek …

2023年11月3日 · Explore Georgia history through the story of one of Georgia's most famous Native Americans, Tomochichi. The biographical materials in this exhibit tell the story of Tomochichi's life with an emphasis on his friendship with General James Oglethorpe, his diplomatic journey to England, and his death and burial.

When General Oglethorpe and his 114 settlers reached the banks of the Savannah, Tomochichi was the man to see about a land grant. He was the leader of a band of about 200 Lower Creeks and Yamasee that called themselves the Yamacraw. Oglethorpe needed his permission to settle the area. Negotiating through an interpreter, they struck an agreement.

2024年8月9日 · Discover the untold story of Tomochichi, the Native American leader whose diplomacy and vision played a pivotal role in the founding of Savannah, Georgia, and whose legacy continues to shape discussions on historical representation today.

Tomochichi was the head chief of the Yamacraw Indians beginning in 1728. He is most notable in Georgia's history for helping the English establish a settlement in Savannah, and for his contributions to the success of Georgia's colony.

2021年7月29日 · When Tomochichi died in 1739 at the age of 95, he wanted to be buried in Savannah, the city he helped create. To honor him, Oglethorpe, acting as a pallbearer, had Tomochichi buried in the...