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

Hiawatha

Photographed By James Hulse, September 9, 2021

1. Hiawatha Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Mohawk Indian Chief who lived during the late 1500's. Social reformer, interested in ending war and promoting universal peace. Co-founder of the Iroquois Confederacy, an influence on the U.S. Constitution.
Sculptor: Kenneth F. Campbell
Donor: American Revolution Bicentennial Authority of Oklahoma

Erected by National Hall Of Fame For Famous American Indians.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Native Americans.

Location. 35° 4.387′ N, 98° 13.707′ W. Marker is in Anadarko, Oklahoma, in Caddo County. Marker is on East Central Boulevard (U.S. 62) 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.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Jim Thorp (a few steps from this marker); Geronimo (a few steps from this marker); Chief Joseph (a few steps from this marker); T.C. Cannon

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(a few steps from this marker); Sequoyah (within shouting distance of this marker); Black Beaver (Se-Ket-Tu-Ma-Qua) (within shouting distance of this marker); Hosteen Klah (within shouting distance of this marker); Pocahontas (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Anadarko.

Also see . . . Hiawatha.

Although Hiawatha was a real man, he was mostly known for his legend. Future generations would know of him through an 1855 epic poem called The Song of Hiawatha by Longfellow. In the stories of Hiawatha, we learn that he was born in the Onondaga tribe. His mother was an Onondagan and loved her son. She believed he would be a strong and great hunter. Hiawatha soon became a husband, and became a father to many daughters. His wife and daughters were killed from an opposing enemy (Tadodaho) leaving Hiawatha grief-stricken. Hiawatha is noted for his speaking skills and message of peace. He was a follower of the Great Peacemaker (Dekanawidah), a Huron prophet and spiritual leader who proposed the unification of the Iroquois peoples, who shared common ancestry and similar languages,
Photographed By James Hulse, September 9, 2021

2. The Hiawatha Statue and Marker
but he suffered from a severe speech impediment which hindered him from spreading his proposal. Hiawatha was a skilled orator, and he was instrumental in persuading the Senecas, Cayugas, Onondagas, Oneidas, and Mohawks to accept the Great Peacemaker's vision and band together to become the Five Nations of the Iroquois confederacy. The Tuscarora people joined the Confederacy in 1722 to become the Sixth Nation. Little else is known of Hiawatha. The reason and time of his death is unknown. However his legacy is still passed on from generation to generation through oral stories, songs, and books. Source: Wikipedia

(Submitted on September 26, 2021, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.)

The view of the Hiawatha Statue and Marker from the park image. Click for full size.

Photographed By James Hulse, September 9, 2021

3. The view of the Hiawatha Statue and Marker from the park

Closeup of Hiawatha Statue image. Click for full size.

Photographed By James Hulse, September 9, 2021

4. Closeup of Hiawatha Statue

Credits. This page was last revised on September 26, 2021. It was originally submitted on September 26, 2021, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 89 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on September 26, 2021, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.