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

Chief Tishomingo

Tish Mingo

— Warrior Chief —

Chief Tishomingo Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By James Hulse, September 12, 2021

1. Chief Tishomingo Marker

Inscription. The greatest and last full blood Chickasaw warrior. Chief Tishomingo (Joe Factor) was born near Chickasaw old fields about 1735. Chief counselor and national orator of the Chickasaw Nation, his words were recognized as law. He was the principal leader in the tribe next to Ishtohotopa, the Chickasaw King.

One of Chief Tishomingo greatest accomplishments was his interest in tribal affairs. He made several trips to Philadelphia and later, to Washington D.C. He was presented a great silver medallion (Peace Medal), which was personally decorated by President George Washington.

Chief Tishomingo was a signer of the Treaty of Pontitock, with the Chicksaws on October 22, 1832 in general council assembled at the council house on Pontitock Creek in the Chickasaw Nation. Revered and honored by the Chickasaw people his picture was placed on the official seal of the Chickasaw Nation.

Forced to leave his homeland and because of age, exposure and hardship, he died on the Trail of Tears near Little Rock or Ft. Smith, Arkansas, March 1839.

The town of Tishomingo and county of Tishomingo in Mississippi and the city of Tishomingo, Oklahoma are named after this highly respected and renowned Chickasaw Chief.

Erected by Chickasaw Historical Society and Chickasaw Nation

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Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Native Americans • Wars, US Indian. A significant historical month for this entry is March 1839.

Location. 34° 14.285′ N, 96° 40.795′ W. Marker is in Tishomingo, Oklahoma, in Johnston County. Marker can be reached from the intersection of West 9th Street and North Capital Avenue. The marker is located in front of the Chickasaw National Capital Building on the right side. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 411 West 9th 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. Chickasaw Capitol (a few steps from this marker); Chickasaw Capitol Bell (a few steps from this marker); The Capitol Well (within shouting distance of this marker); Lost and Found (within shouting distance of this marker); Piominko (within shouting distance of this marker); The National Jail (within shouting distance of this marker); Red Man's Pledge of Peace (within shouting distance of this marker); Chickasaw Nation Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Tishomingo.

Also see . . . Tishomingo (Chickasaw leader).

Tishomingo (from Chickasaw: Tishu Minco, lit. 'warrior chief'); c. 1735 – c. 1837), also known as Tishominko,
Photographed By James Hulse, September 12, 2021

2. Chief Tishomingo Marker
was chief of the Chickasaw nation until his death, c. 1837. Source: Wikipedia

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

The view of the Chief Tishomingo 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 Chief Tishomingo Marker in front of the Chickasaw Nation Capitol

Chief Tishomingo image. Click for full size.

Photographed By James Hulse, September 9, 2021

4. Chief Tishomingo

Statue is located at National Hall of Fame for Famous American Indians in Anadarko, OK.

Credits. This page was last revised on October 23, 2021. It was originally submitted on October 22, 2021, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 372 times since then and 63 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on October 23, 2021, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.