Anadarko in Caddo County, Oklahoma — The American South (West South Central)

Pushmataha

1764-1824

— Choctaw Chief —

Pushmataha Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, September 9, 2021

1. Pushmataha Marker

Inscription. Wise, and eloquent leader, educator and warrior of great distinction. Friend of President Andrew Jackson and leader of Choctaw warriors in the War of 1812.
Sculptor: Leonard McMurry Donated by: Frances Billingsley

Erected by National Hall Of Fame For Famous American Indians.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Indigenous Peoples and Communities • War of 1812. A significant historical year for this entry is 1812.

Location. 35° 4.356′ N, 98° 13.657′ W. Marker is in Anadarko, Oklahoma, in Caddo County. It is on East Central Boulevard (State Highway 9) 0.3 miles east of Southeast 7th Street, on the right when traveling west. The marker is located on the grounds of the National Hall of Fame for Famous American Indians. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 901 East Central Boulevard, Anadarko OK 73005, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Kiowa Tribe

and in Southwest Oklahoma.

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 Comanchería,

the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

and the Louisiana Purchase.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Stand Watie (a few steps from this marker); Muriel Wright (a few steps from this marker); Cpl. Mitchell Red Cloud, Jr. (a few steps from this marker); John Ross (within shouting distance of this marker); Alice Brown Davis (within shouting distance of this marker); 1st Lieut. Pascal C. Poolaw

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Kicking Bird (within shouting distance of this marker); Tohausan (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Anadarko.

Also see . . . Pushmataha.

Pushmataha (c. 1764 – December 24, 1824; also spelled Pooshawattaha, Pooshamallaha, or Poosha Matthaw), the "Indian General", was one of the three regional chiefs of the major divisions of the Choctaw in the 19th century. Many historians considered him the "greatest of all Choctaw chiefs". Pushmataha was highly regarded among Native Americans, Europeans, and white Americans, for his skill and cunning in both war and diplomacy. Source: Wikipedia

(Submitted on September 18, 2021, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.)

The Pushmataha statue and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, September 9, 2021

2. The Pushmataha statue and Marker

The view of the Pushmataha Marker from the park image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, September 9, 2021

3. The view of the Pushmataha Marker from the park

Closeup of Pushmataha Statue image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, September 9, 2021

4. Closeup of Pushmataha Statue

Pushmataha - Choctaw Chief image. Click for full size.

Public Domain - Wikipedia, circa 1837/1844

5. Pushmataha - Choctaw Chief

Credits. This page was last revised on September 18, 2021. It was originally submitted on September 18, 2021, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 427 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on September 18, 2021, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.