Northeast Oklahoma City in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma — The American South (West South Central)
The Village
Kitsoki
| | Itam Hopisinom? We are the Virtuous Peaceful People | |
Photographed by Thomas Smith, April 12, 2025
1. The Village Marker
Kitsoki (village) is the body and at its center is the Kiisonvi (plaza), the heart of the village. This is created by the Kikihu (homes) that are conjoined together and comprise this body. These homes were normally rectangle, multi-storied and made of sandstone and mud mortar. The roofs were constructed of cottonwood/juniper beams, thatched with greasewood boughs, rabbit brush and layered with mud to keep the elements out. A fireplace with a chimney was included to keep warmth as well as to cook on.
Attached was another structure (tϊmtsokk) where pilki (paper-like bread) and other foods were prepared. Aside from the homes were small adobe ovens for baking. Further aside were the religious subterranean structure called a Kiva where ceremonies and important meetings were held. Many ancient Puebloan ruins (kkiφt) included these kikivatuy, both rectangular and round for these same purposes.
The villages were designed specifically to their cultural religion that included solar and lunar cycles.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Indigenous Peoples and Communities.
Location. 35° 32.088′ N,
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Regionally, this marker is in Central Oklahoma Frontier Country. 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: We Are The Virtuous, Peaceful People (a few steps from this marker); Hopi (a few steps from this marker); Dinι Bikιyah (within shouting distance of this marker); The Place Home (within shouting distance of this marker); Trading Post (within shouting distance of this marker);
Photographed by Thomas Smith, April 12, 2025
2. The Village Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on September 21, 2025. It was originally submitted on April 19, 2025, by Thomas Smith of Waterloo, Ill. This page has been viewed 98 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 19, 2025, by Thomas Smith of Waterloo, Ill. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
