Catawba (cuh-TAW-buh) is an unincorporated community in York County, South Carolina, United States, southeast of the city of Rock Hill.

Red clay is the result of poor farming practices, which eventually led to the erosion of topsoil in the area.

The Catawba Natives believed in brotherly love and peace, so they created a friendly environment and relationship with the settlers.

In 1759, there was a smallpox epidemic that eventually brought the Native American tribe population to less than 1,000 people.

Anyone is welcome to visit the Catawba Indian Reservation, but before anyone enters the property, they must understand and abide by their rules.