Ada, Indian Territory was founded on lands acquired from Chickasaw and Choctaw citizens. The U.S. Government forcibly removed the Chickasaw and Choctaw Nations to this area from their southeastern homelands. The town began in 1890 when William . . . — — Map (db m179659) HM
Water is the lifeblood of a community. Flowing from deep within the gently rolling hills of South Central Oklahoma. Byrds Mill Spring has for centuries provided these life-giving waters. Native Americans long ago recognized the importance of the . . . — — Map (db m179725) HM
World War I
Orba M. Allen Willard V. Allford Huey Armstrong Peroy O. Barton Floyd W. Belt Jesse J. Bennett John B. Bishop Christopher L. Bradley William H. Brown Willis O. Casey Ernest Cassidy Jasper D. Choate Jess H. . . . — — Map (db m179557) WM
We honor these veterans who served to defend what we believe is right and remember the sacrifice of those who have gone before us. We are grateful for their service to protect our freedom. Secure civilization and ensure the survival of our . . . — — Map (db m179245) WM
The 1856 boundary between the Chickasaw and Choctaw Nations was east of this site. Each spring and fall the Indians from both Nations met here to race horses and play games. This site was perfect because of the good spring water that fed the area. . . . — — Map (db m64183) HM
Occupied 1834 by Chief Black Dog's Osage band on buffalo hunt. Gen. Henry Leavenworth and the First Dragoons, including officers Henry Dodge, S.W. Kearney, R.B. Mason, Jefferson Davis, Nathan Boone, and noted artist, George Catlin, camped here June . . . — — Map (db m64130) HM
