Near Tuskahoma in Pushmataha County, Oklahoma — The American South (West South Central)

The Choctaw Nation Capitol Building

Photographed By Jason Armstrong, August 21, 2022

1. The Choctaw Nation Capitol Building Marker

Inscription.

This building was erected in 1884 during term of Chief Jackson McCurtain who made his farewell address there. It housed the offices of Chief, Secretary, Attorney, Treasurer, Auditor and two house Legislature. Now serves as a museum.
Manufactured by Willis Granite Products Granite Oklahoma.

Erected 1995 by Oklahoma Historical Society. (Marker Number 214-1995.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Native Americans. In addition, it is included in the Oklahoma Historical Society series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1884.

Location. 34° 38.518′ N, 95° 16.701′ W. Marker is near Tuskahoma, Oklahoma, in Pushmataha County. Marker is on North 4355 Road north of County Road 4358, on the left when traveling north. To arrive at the marker turn left off of 4355 into the parking area of the Choctaw Nation Museum. It is located right outside of the museum fence. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Tuskahoma OK 74574, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Choctaw Nation Museum (here, next to this marker); Chahta I Yakni Vlhpisa Ikki / Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma Government (within shouting distance of this marker); Chahta Nafohka / Choctaw Clothing (within shouting

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distance of this marker); E-Hihla Moma... / Still We Dance (within shouting distance of this marker); Ishtaboli / Game of Stickball (within shouting distance of this marker); Miko Pushmataha (within shouting distance of this marker); Nanikhvna / Education (within shouting distance of this marker); Illimpa (Food) (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Tuskahoma.

The Choctaw Nation Capitol and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Jason Armstrong, August 21, 2022

2. The Choctaw Nation Capitol and Marker

Choctaw Council House 1972 Restoration Tablet image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Jason Armstrong, August 21, 2022

3. Choctaw Council House 1972 Restoration Tablet

Credits. This page was last revised on June 2, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 31, 2023, by Jason Armstrong of Talihina, Oklahoma. This page has been viewed 104 times since then and 46 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 31, 2023, by Jason Armstrong of Talihina, Oklahoma. 3. submitted on June 1, 2023, by Jason Armstrong of Talihina, Oklahoma. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.