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Eastern North Carolina was once like the wild, wild west.
In the early 1700s, the Tuscarora Indians were divided into two factions: the Northern Tuscarora, led by Chief Tom Blunt, and the Southern Tuscarora, led by Chief Hancock. When the European settlers came, they stole land, brought disease and even enslaved people.
The Southern Tuscarora rebelled by launching the Tuscarora War. Settlers fought back and were aided by Indian enemies of Chief Hancock, including the Northern Tuscarora. Chief Hancock was defeated in Greene County.
For his help, Chief Blunt was given 53,000 acres near Bertie. This became Indian Woods.
– Ron Smith, APR, S&A Communications