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The '''Big Cypress Indian Reservation''' is one of the six [[Indian reservation|reservations]] of the [[Seminole Tribe of Florida]]. It is located in southeastern [[Hendry County, Florida|Hendry County]] and northwestern [[Broward County, Florida|Broward County]] in southern [[Florida]] in the [[United States]]. The reservation lies south of [[Lake Okeechobee]] and just north of [[Alligator Alley]]. It is governed by the Seminole Tribe of Florida's Tribal Council, and is the largest of the five Seminole reservations in the state. Facilities on the reservation include the tribal museum and a major entertainment and rodeo complex.
The '''Big Cypress Indian Reservation''' is one of the six [[Indian reservation|reservations]] of the [[Seminole Tribe of Florida]]. It is located in southeastern [[Hendry County, Florida|Hendry County]] and northwestern [[Broward County, Florida|Broward County]], in southern [[Florida]], United States. Its location is on the [[Atlantic coastal plain]]. This reservation lies south of [[Lake Okeechobee]] and just north of [[Alligator Alley]]. It is governed by the [[Seminole|Seminole Tribe]] of Florida's Tribal Council, and is the largest of the five Seminole reservations in the state. Facilities on the reservation include the tribal museum and a major entertainment and rodeo complex.


The land area is 81.972 sq mi (212.306&nbsp;km²), including the 12th-largest cattle operation in the country.<ref>[http://cr.nps.gov/nr/feature/indian/2010/red_barn.htm "Red Barn, Glades County, Florida"], National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service, accessed 26 December 2011</ref> A resident population of 591 persons was reported in the [[2010 United States Census|2010 census]]. The reservation is also called "Big Cypress Seminole Indian Reservation" or "Big Cypress Reservation". It lies adjacent to the north side of the largest section of the [[Miccosukee Indian Reservation]] in western Broward County.
The land area is 81.972 sq mi (212.306&nbsp;km<sup>2</sup>), including the 12th-largest cattle operation in the country.<ref>[http://cr.nps.gov/nr/feature/indian/2010/red_barn.htm "Red Barn, Glades County, Florida"] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110615152544/http://www.cr.nps.gov/nr/feature/indian/2010/red_barn.htm |date=2011-06-15 }}, National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service, accessed 26 December 2011</ref> A resident population of 591 persons was reported in the [[2010 United States Census|2010 census]]. The reservation is also called Big Cypress Seminole Indian Reservation or Big Cypress Reservation. It lies adjacent to the north side of the largest section of the [[Miccosukee Indian Reservation]] in western [[Broward County, Florida|Broward County.]]

==Climate==
{{Weather box|width=auto
|location = Big Cypress, Florida, 1991–2020 normals, extremes 2002–present
|single line = Y

|Jan record high F = 89
|Feb record high F = 93
|Mar record high F = 95
|Apr record high F = 99
|May record high F = 97
|Jun record high F = 99
|Jul record high F = 99
|Aug record high F = 99
|Sep record high F = 97
|Oct record high F = 97
|Nov record high F = 93
|Dec record high F = 89

|Jan avg record high F = 84.8
|Feb avg record high F = 87.6
|Mar avg record high F = 89.7
|Apr avg record high F = 93.7
|May avg record high F = 95.3
|Jun avg record high F = 97.1
|Jul avg record high F = 96.7
|Aug avg record high F = 96.9
|Sep avg record high F = 95.1
|Oct avg record high F = 92.3
|Nov avg record high F = 88.1
|Dec avg record high F = 85.7
|year avg record high F = 97.8

| Jan high F = 74.5
| Feb high F = 77.8
| Mar high F = 80.9
| Apr high F = 85.4
| May high F = 89.1
| Jun high F = 91.2
| Jul high F = 92.3
| Aug high F = 92.0
| Sep high F = 90.0
| Oct high F = 86.2
| Nov high F = 80.6
| Dec high F = 76.7
|year high F = 84.7
|Jan mean F = 63.3
|Feb mean F = 66.1
|Mar mean F = 68.8
|Apr mean F = 73.0
|May mean F = 77.5
|Jun mean F = 81.3
|Jul mean F = 82.6
|Aug mean F = 82.9
|Sep mean F = 81.4
|Oct mean F = 77.1
|Nov mean F = 70.5
|Dec mean F = 66.1
|year mean F = 74.2
| Jan low F = 52.0
| Feb low F = 54.5
| Mar low F = 56.7
| Apr low F = 60.5
| May low F = 65.9
| Jun low F = 71.3
| Jul low F = 72.9
| Aug low F = 73.8
| Sep low F = 72.8
| Oct low F = 67.9
| Nov low F = 60.5
| Dec low F = 55.4
|year low F = 63.7

|Jan avg record low F = 35.0
|Feb avg record low F = 38.3
|Mar avg record low F = 41.2
|Apr avg record low F = 48.6
|May avg record low F = 56.8
|Jun avg record low F = 66.9
|Jul avg record low F = 69.5
|Aug avg record low F = 71.1
|Sep avg record low F = 69.3
|Oct avg record low F = 56.3
|Nov avg record low F = 45.1
|Dec avg record low F = 41.8
|year avg record low F = 32.9

|Jan record low F = 27
|Feb record low F = 31
|Mar record low F = 34
|Apr record low F = 42
|May record low F = 50
|Jun record low F = 57
|Jul record low F = 65
|Aug record low F = 69
|Sep record low F = 63
|Oct record low F = 44
|Nov record low F = 38
|Dec record low F = 27

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| Jan precipitation inch = 2.63
| Feb precipitation inch = 2.32
| Mar precipitation inch = 2.82
| Apr precipitation inch = 2.88
| May precipitation inch = 5.09
| Jun precipitation inch = 10.09
| Jul precipitation inch = 8.79
| Aug precipitation inch = 9.08
| Sep precipitation inch = 6.73
| Oct precipitation inch = 3.56
| Nov precipitation inch = 2.08
| Dec precipitation inch = 1.90
|year precipitation inch = 57.97
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| Feb precipitation days = 6.0
| Mar precipitation days = 5.4
| Apr precipitation days = 5.6
| May precipitation days = 9.1
| Jun precipitation days = 17.3
| Jul precipitation days = 17.4
| Aug precipitation days = 18.6
| Sep precipitation days = 16.5
| Oct precipitation days = 9.4
| Nov precipitation days = 6.1
| Dec precipitation days = 7.0
| year precipitation days = 123.9
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==Tourism and entertainment==
==Tourism and entertainment==
[[File:Seminole patchwork shawl.jpg|left|thumb|[[Seminole patchwork]] shawl made by Susie Cypress from Big Cypress Indian Reservation, ca. 1980s]]
[[File:Seminole patchwork shawl.jpg|left|thumb|[[Seminole patchwork]] shawl made by Susie Cypress from Big Cypress Indian Reservation, ca. 1980s]]
[[Big Cypress National Preserve]] is adjacent to the reservation.
The tribe owns two tourist attractions here: [[Billie Swamp Safari]], and [[Big Cypress Entertainment Complex]].


The American rock band [[Phish]] held their millennium concert at the [[Big Cypress (Phish festival)|reservation]] from December 30, 1999 to January 1, 2000. With 85,000 people in attendance, it was the earliest and largest sold-out millennium concert. Phish performed three sets of music on the 30th, an afternoon set on the 31st, and an unprecedented "Midnight To Dawn" set, which ran from 11:50pm until sunrise on January 1, 2000.
The American rock band [[Phish]] held their millennium concert at the [[Big Cypress (Phish festival)|reservation]] from December 30, 1999, to January 1, 2000. With 85,000 people in attendance, it was the earliest and largest sold-out millennium concert. Phish performed three sets of music on the 30th, an afternoon set on the 31st, and an unprecedented "Midnight To Dawn" set, which ran from 11:50pm until sunrise on January 1, 2000.


The entertainment complex is surrounded by 350 acres for outdoor events, in addition to a newly renovated rodeo arena with seating for 3,000 people. Stables have stalls for 86 horses.
The entertainment complex is surrounded by 350 acres for outdoor events, in addition to a newly renovated rodeo arena with seating for 3,000 people. Stables have stalls for 86 horses.


The tribe constructed the Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Seminole Indian Museum, which opened in 1997. In 2005 it was the first tribal museum to receive accreditation from the [[American Association of Museums]] (AAM), and is a [[Smithsonian Institution]] Affilianated
The tribe constructed the [[Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Seminole Indian Museum]], which opened in 1997. In 2005 it was the first tribal museum to receive accreditation from the [[American Association of Museums]] (AAM), and is a [[Smithsonian Institution]] Affiliate.


==References==
==Education==
The tribal school, affiliated with the [[Bureau of Indian Education]], is the [[Ahfachkee School]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bie.edu/schools/directory/ahfachkee-school|title=Ahfachkee Day School|publisher=[[Bureau of Indian Education]]|accessdate=2021-08-05|quote=30290 Josie Billie Hwy PMB 1005, Clewiston, FL, 33440}}</ref>

For residents of Hendry County, the local school district is [[Hendry County School District]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www2.census.gov/geo/maps/DC2020/PL20/st12_fl/schooldistrict_maps/c12051_hendry/DC20SD_C12051.pdf|title=2020 CENSUS - SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENCE MAP: Hendry County, FL|publisher=[[U.S. Census Bureau]]|accessdate=2023-07-01|quote=BIG CYPRESS RESVN}} - [https://www2.census.gov/geo/maps/DC2020/PL20/st12_fl/schooldistrict_maps/c12051_hendry/DC20SD_C12051_SD2MS.txt Only one school district is listed for this county].</ref>

For residents of Broward County, the local school district is [[Broward County School District]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www2.census.gov/geo/maps/DC2020/PL20/st12_fl/schooldistrict_maps/c12011_broward/DC20SD_C12011.pdf|title=2020 CENSUS - SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENCE MAP: Broward County, FL|publisher=[[U.S. Census Bureau]]|accessdate=2023-07-01|quote=BIG CYPRESS RESVN}} - [https://www2.census.gov/geo/maps/DC2020/PL20/st12_fl/schooldistrict_maps/c12011_broward/DC20SD_C12011_SD2MS.txt Only one school district is listed for this county].</ref>

==Notes==
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*Eda.gov - [http://www.eda.gov/ImageCache/EDAPublic/documents/pdfdocs/15florida_2epdf/v1/15florida.pdf]
==References==
*[http://factfinder.census.gov/servlet/DTTable?_bm=y&-context=dt&-ds_name=DEC_2000_SF1_U&-CHECK_SEARCH_RESULTS=N&-CONTEXT=dt&-mt_name=DEC_2000_SF1_U_P001&-tree_id=4001&-redoLog=true&-all_geo_types=Y&-transpose=N&-_caller=geoselect&-geo_id=25000US0225&-geo_id=NBSP&-search_results=25000US0225&-fully_or_partially=N&-format=&-_lang=en&-show_geoid=Y Big Cypress Reservation, Florida] United States Census Bureau
* Eda.gov [https://web.archive.org/web/20060305133853/http://www.eda.gov/ImageCache/EDAPublic/documents/pdfdocs/15florida_2epdf/v1/15florida.pdf]
* [https://www.census.gov Big Cypress Reservation, Florida] United States Census Bureau


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Revision as of 06:57, 14 April 2024

Big Cypress Indian Reservation
Reservation
Location of Big Cypress Indian Reservation in red.
Location of Big Cypress Indian Reservation in red.
LandVereinigte Staaten
StateFlorida
CountyHendry County, Broward County
Regierung
 • Governing bodySeminole Tribe of Florida
Area
 • Total81.972 sq mi (212.306 km2)
Population
 (2010)
 • Total591
Time zoneUTC-5 (EST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
WebsiteSeminole Tribe of Florida: Big Cypress

The Big Cypress Indian Reservation is one of the six reservations of the Seminole Tribe of Florida. It is located in southeastern Hendry County and northwestern Broward County, in southern Florida, United States. Its location is on the Atlantic coastal plain. This reservation lies south of Lake Okeechobee and just north of Alligator Alley. It is governed by the Seminole Tribe of Florida's Tribal Council, and is the largest of the five Seminole reservations in the state. Facilities on the reservation include the tribal museum and a major entertainment and rodeo complex.

The land area is 81.972 sq mi (212.306 km2), including the 12th-largest cattle operation in the country.[1] A resident population of 591 persons was reported in the 2010 census. The reservation is also called Big Cypress Seminole Indian Reservation or Big Cypress Reservation. It lies adjacent to the north side of the largest section of the Miccosukee Indian Reservation in western Broward County.

Climate

Climate data for Big Cypress, Florida, 1991–2020 normals, extremes 2002–present
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Record high °F (°C) 89
(32) 		93
(34) 		95
(35) 		99
(37) 		97
(36) 		99
(37) 		99
(37) 		99
(37) 		97
(36) 		97
(36) 		93
(34) 		89
(32) 		99
(37)
Mean maximum °F (°C) 84.8
(29.3) 		87.6
(30.9) 		89.7
(32.1) 		93.7
(34.3) 		95.3
(35.2) 		97.1
(36.2) 		96.7
(35.9) 		96.9
(36.1) 		95.1
(35.1) 		92.3
(33.5) 		88.1
(31.2) 		85.7
(29.8) 		97.8
(36.6)
Mean daily maximum °F (°C) 74.5
(23.6) 		77.8
(25.4) 		80.9
(27.2) 		85.4
(29.7) 		89.1
(31.7) 		91.2
(32.9) 		92.3
(33.5) 		92.0
(33.3) 		90.0
(32.2) 		86.2
(30.1) 		80.6
(27.0) 		76.7
(24.8) 		84.7
(29.3)
Daily mean °F (°C) 63.3
(17.4) 		66.1
(18.9) 		68.8
(20.4) 		73.0
(22.8) 		77.5
(25.3) 		81.3
(27.4) 		82.6
(28.1) 		82.9
(28.3) 		81.4
(27.4) 		77.1
(25.1) 		70.5
(21.4) 		66.1
(18.9) 		74.2
(23.4)
Mean daily minimum °F (°C) 52.0
(11.1) 		54.5
(12.5) 		56.7
(13.7) 		60.5
(15.8) 		65.9
(18.8) 		71.3
(21.8) 		72.9
(22.7) 		73.8
(23.2) 		72.8
(22.7) 		67.9
(19.9) 		60.5
(15.8) 		55.4
(13.0) 		63.7
(17.6)
Mean minimum °F (°C) 35.0
(1.7) 		38.3
(3.5) 		41.2
(5.1) 		48.6
(9.2) 		56.8
(13.8) 		66.9
(19.4) 		69.5
(20.8) 		71.1
(21.7) 		69.3
(20.7) 		56.3
(13.5) 		45.1
(7.3) 		41.8
(5.4) 		32.9
(0.5)
Record low °F (°C) 27
(−3) 		31
(−1) 		34
(1) 		42
(6) 		50
(10) 		57
(14) 		65
(18) 		69
(21) 		63
(17) 		44
(7) 		38
(3) 		27
(−3) 		27
(−3)
Average precipitation inches (mm) 2.63
(67) 		2.32
(59) 		2.82
(72) 		2.88
(73) 		5.09
(129) 		10.09
(256) 		8.79
(223) 		9.08
(231) 		6.73
(171) 		3.56
(90) 		2.08
(53) 		1.90
(48) 		57.97
(1,472)
Average precipitation days (≥ 0.01 in) 5.5 6.0 5.4 5.6 9.1 17.3 17.4 18.6 16.5 9.4 6.1 7.0 123.9
Source: NOAA (mean maxima/minima 2006–2020)[2][3]

Tourism and entertainment

Seminole patchwork shawl made by Susie Cypress from Big Cypress Indian Reservation, ca. 1980s

Big Cypress National Preserve is adjacent to the reservation.

The American rock band Phish held their millennium concert at the reservation from December 30, 1999, to January 1, 2000. With 85,000 people in attendance, it was the earliest and largest sold-out millennium concert. Phish performed three sets of music on the 30th, an afternoon set on the 31st, and an unprecedented "Midnight To Dawn" set, which ran from 11:50pm until sunrise on January 1, 2000.

The entertainment complex is surrounded by 350 acres for outdoor events, in addition to a newly renovated rodeo arena with seating for 3,000 people. Stables have stalls for 86 horses.

The tribe constructed the Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Seminole Indian Museum, which opened in 1997. In 2005 it was the first tribal museum to receive accreditation from the American Association of Museums (AAM), and is a Smithsonian Institution Affiliate.

Bildung

The tribal school, affiliated with the Bureau of Indian Education, is the Ahfachkee School.[4]

For residents of Hendry County, the local school district is Hendry County School District.[5]

For residents of Broward County, the local school district is Broward County School District.[6]

Notes

  1. ^ "Red Barn, Glades County, Florida" Archived 2011-06-15 at the Wayback Machine, National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service, accessed 26 December 2011
  2. ^ "NOWData - NOAA Online Weather Data". National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Retrieved May 14, 2021.
  3. ^ "Summary of Monthly Normals 1991–2020". National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Retrieved May 14, 2021.
  4. ^ "Ahfachkee Day School". Bureau of Indian Education. Retrieved 2021-08-05. 30290 Josie Billie Hwy PMB 1005, Clewiston, FL, 33440
  5. ^ "2020 CENSUS - SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENCE MAP: Hendry County, FL" (PDF). U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved 2023-07-01. BIG CYPRESS RESVN - Only one school district is listed for this county.
  6. ^ "2020 CENSUS - SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENCE MAP: Broward County, FL" (PDF). U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved 2023-07-01. BIG CYPRESS RESVN - Only one school district is listed for this county.

References

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