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

Historic Tahlequah

Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, September 11, 2024

1. Historic Tahlequah Marker

Inscription.
The Cherokee Advocate owned by the Cherokee Nation was published here. It was printed in Cherokee and English.

One half block west in 1848 the first Masonic Lodge was established in what is now Oklahoma.

The first telephone in this country was put in operation here in 1885.

Erected as a public service by
the citizens of Tahlequah.

Erected by The Citizens of Tahlequah. (Marker Number H-5.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Communications • Fraternal or Sororal Organizations • Indigenous Peoples and Communities • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1848.

Location. 35° 54.738′ N, 94° 58.275′ W. Marker is in Tahlequah, Oklahoma, in Cherokee County. It is at the intersection of South Muskogee Avenue (Business U.S. 62) and East Keetoowah Street, on the left when traveling south on South Muskogee Avenue. The marker is located near the southwest corner of the Cherokee National Capitol Square. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 101 South Muskogee Avenue, Tahlequah OK 74464, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally,

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this marker is in the Cherokee Nation

and in Northeast Oklahoma — Green Country.

It is also in the American South,

specifically in the Ozarks,

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: Replica of the Statue of Liberty (a few steps from this marker); Veterans Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); John Ross ᎫᏫᏍᎫᏫ (within shouting distance of this marker); Cherokee Advocate (within shouting distance of this marker); Judge John Martin, Jr. (within shouting distance of this marker); Cherokee National Capitol (within shouting distance of this marker); John Brian Stapler (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); First Telephone in Oklahoma (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Tahlequah.

Related markers. Click here for a list of markers

Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, September 11, 2024

2. Historic Tahlequah Marker

Looking northeast; the Cherokee National Capitol Museum is in the background.

that are related to this marker.

Credits. This page was last revised on October 24, 2024. It was originally submitted on October 23, 2024, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 180 times since then and 30 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 24, 2024, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.