Andarko

/ænˈdɑːrkoʊ/ noun

Definition

A member of a Native American people historically from Oklahoma and Kansas, or a city in Oklahoma named after this tribe.

Etymology

The word comes from Tanoan languages; 'Andarko' originally referred to the people and later became the name of the city founded in their historic territory.

Kelly Says

Andarko, Oklahoma is home to the Indian City USA, a living museum that actually lets visitors experience reconstructed traditional villages from multiple tribes—history you can walk through.

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