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

Piominko

(ca. 1750-1799)

Photographed by James Hulse, September 12, 2021

1. Piominko Marker

Inscription. This statue is a representation of Piominko, who served as a Chickasaw leader from approximately 1783-1799. Prior to being our Piominko, his name is believed to have been Tushatohoa. Piominko led the Chickasaws during a pivotal time in our history, protecting our sovereignty through warfare and diplomacy. By signing the Treaty of Hopewell in 1786, Piominko cemented the tribe's alliance with the United States. Piominko established a personal relationship on behalf of the Chickasaws with President George Washington and received the George Washington Peace Medal for his military service and loyalty to the young United States.

We dedicate this statue to recognize Piominko and the many Chickasaw veterans and warriors who have served our tribe and country with honor.

Erected 2014 by Seminole artist and sculptor Enoch Kelly Haney and Bill Anoatubby, Governor The Chickasaw Nation.

Topics. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Indigenous Peoples and Communities. A significant historical year for this entry is 1786.

Location. 34° 14.272′ N, 96° 40.811′ W. Memorial is in Tishomingo, Oklahoma, in Johnston

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County. It is at the intersection of West 9th Street and North Capital Avenue, on the right when traveling west on West 9th Street. The marker and statue are located in front of the Chickasaw National Capital Building. Touch for map. Memorial is at or near this postal address: 411 West 9th Street, Tishomingo OK 73460, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this memorial is in Oklahoma’s Chickasaw Nation.

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: Chickasaw Capitol (within shouting distance of this marker); Chief Tishomingo (within shouting distance of this marker); Chickasaw Capitol Bell (within shouting distance of this marker); Red Man's Pledge of Peace (within shouting distance of this marker); Chickasaw Nation Memorial (within shouting

The Piominko Statue and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, September 12, 2021

2. The Piominko Statue and Marker

distance of this marker); The Capitol Well (within shouting distance of this marker); Lost and Found (within shouting distance of this marker); The National Jail (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Tishomingo.

Also see . . . Chickasaw.

Chickasaw (/ˈtʃɪkəsɔː/ CHIK-ə-saw) are an indigenous people of the Southeastern Woodlands. Their traditional territory was in the Southeastern United States of Mississippi, Alabama, and Tennessee. Their language is classified as a member of the Muskogean language family. In the present day, they are organized as the federally recognized Chickasaw Nation. Source: Wikipedia

(Submitted on October 22, 2021, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.)

The view of the Piominko Statue and Marker in front of the Chickasaw Nation Capitol image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, September 12, 2021

3. The view of the Piominko Statue and Marker in front of the Chickasaw Nation Capitol

Closeup of Piominko image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, September 12, 2021

4. Closeup of Piominko

Credits. This page was last revised on October 22, 2021. It was originally submitted on October 22, 2021, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 835 times since then and 37 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on October 22, 2021, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.