These Cherokee from Indian Territory, both the Old Settler and Ridge Party groups, left the Cherokee Nation due to internal political conflicts resulting from their forced removal from the Nation's eastern homeland (that culminated in the Starr War). Between 18 they were joined by the remnants of other southeast tribes, such as the Choctaw, Chickasaw and Muscogee/Creek. Additionally, the main body of the original Cherokee community was made up of Old Settler and Treaty Party (Ridge Party) Cherokee from Indian Territory. They are descended from a few Cherokee who had migrated to Texas prior to the Cherokee War of 1839 under Duwa'li, or The Bowl. The modern community identifies as being of Cherokee descent as well as Choctaw, Chickasaw, and Muscogee descent. The current organization established a nonprofit organization in Texas in 2015. There was a historical Mount Tabor Indian Community dating from the 19th century. The Mount Tabor Indian Community (also Texas Cherokees and Associate Bands of the Mount Tabor Indian Community) is a cultural heritage group located in Rusk County, Texas.