Sumter Tribe of Cheraw Indians
American Indian tribe recognized by South Carolina
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The Sumter Tribe of Cheraw Indians is a state-recognized tribe and nonprofit organization in South Carolina. It is not a federally recognized American Indian tribe.[5]
| Named after | Sumter, SC Cheraw people |
|---|---|
| Formation | January 28, 2013[1] |
| Type | state-recognized tribe, nonprofit organization |
| EIN 81-3475516[2] | |
| Purpose | A23: Cultural, Ethnic Awareness[3] |
| Headquarters | Sumter, South Carolina |
| Location | |
Official language | English |
President | Tammy Ray Stevens[2] |
Chief | Francis Benenhaley[4] |
| Website | sumtercherawindians |
Formerly called | Sumter Band of Cheraw Indians |
Nonprofit
On January 8, 2007, the leadership of the Sumter Tribe of Cheraw Indians first formed as a nonprofit organization, originally being called the Sumter Band of Cheraw Indians.[6]
They are based in Sumter, South Carolina, and Ralph Justice Oxendine is their registered agent.[1][7][2]
Tammy Ray Stevens has served as their president and their principal officer.[2][3] They have been based in Manning, South Carolina.[3]