Central Oklahoma City in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma — The American South (West South Central)
Alikchi Court Grounds
The Red River Journey
Photographed by Jason Voigt, April 9, 2021
1. Alikchi Court Grounds Marker
William Goings was convicted of murdering Indian Deputy Sampson Goings in 1897. Although he was sentenced to death after his conviction, it was not until 1899 that the sentence was actually carried out. The US federal courts were trying to establish jurisdiction in Indian Territory during this time, and the execution was actually in violation of their attempted intervention.
Alikchi is "Medicine Man" in the Choctaw language.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Indigenous Peoples and Communities • Law Enforcement • Science & Medicine.
Location. 35° 29.619′ N, 97° 29.82′ W. Marker is in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, in Oklahoma County. It is in Central Oklahoma City. It can be reached from Nazih Zuhdi Drive west of North Laird Drive. Marker is part of the Red River Journey pathway, which is on the grounds of the Oklahoma History Center. Touch for map. Marker is at
this page online
Regionally, this marker is in Central Oklahoma Frontier Country. It is also in the American South, specifically on the prairies, and on the Southern Plains. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture and also the Louisiana Purchase.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Fort Towson (here, next to this marker); Expedition of Bernard de la Harpe (here, next to this marker); Steamboat Heroine (here, next to this marker); a different marker also named Steamboat Heroine (here, next to this marker); Miller County Controversy (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Fort Towson (a few steps from this marker); Jones Plantation (a few steps from this marker); Kiamichi River (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Oklahoma City.
Photographed by Jason Voigt, April 9, 2021
2. Alikchi Court Grounds Marker
Marker is on the far left.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 16, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 7, 2021, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois. This page has been viewed 507 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 7, 2021, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois.
