Tishomingo in Johnston County, Oklahoma — The American South (West South Central)

Oklahoma Farmers Union

1905 - 2005

— Indiahoma State Union of the F.E & C.U. of A. —

Oklahoma Farmers Union Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By James Hulse, September 12, 2021

1. Oklahoma Farmers Union Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Struggling farmers united to form farmers union at Point, Texas, in 1902. Spreading into the twin territories, future statesman William H. "Alfalfa Bill" Murray helped establish the Indiahoma Farmers Educational and Co-Operative Union of America. The state organization officially began at a meeting near this site in Tishomingo, July 18-21, 1905. The statehood debate briefly split the group along territory lines with the state issue decided, the group became Oklahoma Farmers Union. Working for the good of family farmers, the union built cooperatives, provided youth education and legislative representation on farm and rural issues, influenced agricultural advancements, and provided unavailable insurance services to rural areas. Members helped write the state constitution, initiated a crop curtailment program to get higher prices, and requested the state soil survey that began near Tishomingo.

Erected by Johnston County Historical County.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Agriculture • Labor Unions • Native Americans. A significant historical date for this entry is July 18, 1905.

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34° 14.189′ N, 96° 40.871′ W. Marker is in Tishomingo, Oklahoma, in Johnston County. Marker is at the intersection of South Capital Avenue and West Main Street (U.S. 377), on the left when traveling south on South Capital Avenue. The marker stands on the west wall of the Johnston County Historical Society building on the sidewalk. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 413 West Main Street, Tishomingo OK 73460, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Johnston County Courthouse (within shouting distance of this marker); They Sought No Glory but Their Country's Good (within shouting distance of this marker); A Half-Century of 4-H Work (within shouting distance of this marker); Johnston County War Memorial (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Pennington Creek (about 600 feet away); Piominko (about 600 feet away); Lest We Forget - Persian Gulf (about 600 feet away); Good Springs (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Tishomingo.

Also see . . . History of National Farmers Union (NFU).

NFU was founded by ten family farmers in 1902 as the Farmers Educational Cooperative Union of America in Point, Texas. After its founding, NFU advocated for increased co-operative rights, fair market access for farmers, direct election of senators and voting
Photographed By James Hulse, September 12, 2021

2. The Oklahoma Farmers Union Marker
rights for women. These efforts also led to the enactment of the Federal Farm Loan Act, which established twelve Federal Land Banks. NFU has always worked to protect and enhance the economic well-being and quality of life for family farmers, fishers, ranchers and rural communities through the advocacy of policy positions developed by the grassroots membership and adopted as official policy at our national convention. National Farmers Union helps the family farmer address profitability issues and monopolistic practices. Source: National Farmers Union (NFU)

(Submitted on October 21, 2021, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.)

The view of the Oklahoma Farmers Union Marker from across South Capital Street image. Click for full size.

Photographed By James Hulse, September 12, 2021

3. The view of the Oklahoma Farmers Union Marker from across South Capital Street

Credits. This page was last revised on October 21, 2021. It was originally submitted on October 21, 2021, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 110 times since then and 37 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 21, 2021, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.