The Okonee composed a province in northeastern Georgia, northwestern South Carolina and where the North Carolina Cherokee Reservation is now located. They were a separate ethnic group that spoke a dialect of Hitchiti. They were serious mound builders, but most people lived on farmsteads, not in towns or villages. Okonee's who moved down to Florida, became the core group of the Seminoles. Many Okonees became Christians and over time have intermarried with their European and African neighbors. Other Okonees moved west to Oklahoma. The name means "washed with water" in Hitchiti - and refers to a form of ritual baptism practiced by the Okonees. **************Looking for a car that's sporty, fun and fits in your budget? Read reviews on AOL Autos. (http://autos.aol.com/cars-BMW-128-2008/expert-review?ncid=aolaut00050000000017 )