The Taensa were a Muskogean native American tribe, who lived in present day Tensas Perish in Louisiana, as reported by Nicolas de la Salle in 1682. During the 18th century, they moved several times and ultimately merged with the Chitimacha.

A different, but closely related group, called Little Taensa or Avoyel, who lived in present day Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana, were mentioned by Iberville in 1699.

References

• Johnson, M. and Hook, R. The Native Tribes of North America, Compendium Publishing, 1992. ISBN 1872004032

Native American tribes

Taensa