Putuidem: Origin of Orange County’s Largest Village
History notes Putuidem as Orange County’s largest inland village. A coastal voyage led by a tribal leader created a river basin settlement. Karoni became the tribe’s first official chief, establishing a line of female leadership. The name means outie navel, reflecting a protruding belly button and nearby spring. Remnants of willow huts and traded shells remain.
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