Battle of Backbone Mountain

The Unpuncliegut, also known as the Hunzpunzliegut, were an Indigenous people who lived along the southern part of the Texas coast.[1]

In the mid-18th century, they lived near Laguna Madre,[1] an esturarie to the Gulf Coast. The area is now part of Cameron and Willacy counties.

Language

They are believed to have spoken a Coahuiltecan language.[1]

References

  1. ^ a b c d Campbell, Thomas N. "Unpuncliegut Indians". Texas State Historical Association. Retrieved 22 July 2023.