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

Creek Council House Capitol Of The Muscogee Nation

Erected - 1876

Photographed By Jason Armstrong, November 14, 2022

1. Creek Council House Capitol Of The Muscogee Nation Marker

Inscription. The first contingent of the Creek Indians came from Alabama to the Indian Territory in 1829 under the leadership of Roley McIntosh, Chief of the Loyal Creeks. The main body of the Creek tribe was transported under contract in 1836. There were about 20,000 in all. The seat of the tribal government was established at Okmulgee in 1869. The tribal government was dissolved in 1906. The last execution under Creek law took place on this spot May 1, 1896. Timmie Jack, Euchee Creek, was executed (shot) by his best friend, Pleasant (Duke) Berryhill, Captain of the Light Horse Company of Okmulgee District.

Erected 1930 by Joseph McNac, Enus Wilson, Jack Bighead, Waddell Cook Jr., Donors.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Government & Politics • Native Americans. A significant historical date for this entry is May 1, 1896.

Location. 35° 37.384′ N, 95° 58.323′ W. Marker is in Okmulgee, Oklahoma, in Okmulgee County. Marker is at the intersection of West 6th Street (Oklahoma Route 56) and Grand, on the right when traveling east on West 6th Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 100 W 6th St, Okmulgee OK 74447, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Trail of Tears (here, next to this marker); Creek Capitol

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(a few steps from this marker); Samuel Checote (a few steps from this marker); First Bank of Okmulgee (within shouting distance of this marker); Okmulgee County Veterans Memorial (approx. 0.2 miles away); 2nd Lt. Kenneth Strang Memorial (approx. 1.2 miles away); Forced to Capitulate by Command or Shot out of the Sky: (approx. 1.7 miles away); Ernest Childers (approx. 1.8 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Okmulgee.

Creek Council House Capitol Repurchased image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Jason Armstrong, June 18, 2022

2. Creek Council House Capitol Repurchased

1878 and 2010, "MUCVSE VLICECETV" - A New Beginning. Muscogee Nation Creek Council House / A.D. Ellis, Principal Chief / Alfred Berryhill, Second Chief / National Council Roger Barnett Speaker / Samuel Alexander Second Speaker Shirlene Ade / Selina Jayne-Dorman / Cherrah Ridge / Terrie Anderson / James Jennings / Travis Scott / Pete Beaver / Keeper Johnson / Pearl Thomas / Steve Bruner / Adam Jones III / George Tiger / Bill S Fife / Eddie Lagrone / Carol Williams / Johnnie L. Greene / Kara Medina / Paula Willits / David Hill / David Nichols / Lena Wind / Robert Huffe / Darrell Proctor / Thomas Yahola On the 20th day of November 2010 the Muscogee Creek Nation regained ownership of this national treasure building by Creek hands in 1878.

Creek Council House Capitol Grounds image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Jason Armstrong, June 18, 2022

3. Creek Council House Capitol Grounds

Credits. This page was last revised on January 3, 2023. It was originally submitted on January 3, 2023, by Jason Armstrong of Talihina, Oklahoma. This page has been viewed 170 times since then and 55 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on January 3, 2023, by Jason Armstrong of Talihina, Oklahoma. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.