Having grown up on the Eastern edge of Springfield, there was a strong Native American influence on some of the families who settled and developed that beautiful region. Many of those farms have become homes for affluent professionals and business owners operating in Springfield. Those creeks may still have arrowheads and relics scattered around, but I imagine it's been picked over quite well. The Indian heritage was mostly hidden and fueled an underlying resentment and shame that I always felt was a pity, but that's the way things were.
@@andrewlynn6543 I am from Missouri, I live in Arizona now, so I know first hand. I like the Ozarks, but I wouldn't say it has Native American culture, you have to go out west to find that. There are plenty of Natives out here, but not in Missouri. The Ozarks is basically a White community, and there's nothing wrong with that, I actually think it's cool place to visit, but that's what it is. I also think the Ozarks are beautiful (although I don't consider Missouri to be a real mountain state aka "The Ozark Mountains"/ you have to come out here or go to different a state to find real mountains), they definitely have their own unique appeal though.I think the biggest draw/tourist attraction the Ozarks has is the lake.
You're talking about current culture and tying population to culture. I'd agree with you there, with the exception of the western ozarks in Oklahoma. I was talking about ancient culture, so I can see why we're not on the same page there.
