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The Chickasaw Nation (Chickasaw: Chikashsha IÌ yaakni) is a federally recognized Indigenous nation with headquarters in Ada, Oklahoma, in the United States.The Chickasaw Nation descends from an Indigenous population historically located in the southeastern United States, including present-day northern Mississippi, northwestern Alabama, southwestern Kentucky, and western Tennessee. [1]
Chickasaw Gov. Bill Anoatubby said he was pleased an agreement had been reached and that the tribe was ready to "tackle the long-standing safety issues involving the Crazy Corner intersection."
McClain County is a county located in south central Oklahoma. As of the 2020 census, the population was 41,662. [1] Its county seat is Purcell. [2] The county was named for Charles M. McClain, an Oklahoma constitutional convention attendee. [3] McClain County is part of the Oklahoma City, OK metropolitan statistical area.
Pontotoc County is a county in the south central part of Oklahoma. As of the 2020 census, the population was 38,065. [1] Its county seat is Ada. [2] The county was created at statehood from part of the Chickasaw Nation in Indian Territory. It was named for a historic Chickasaw tribal area in Mississippi.
The museum is located in Tishomingo, Oklahoma, admission is free and the museum offers daily tours. It features a collection of Chickasaw artifacts, a genealogy research center and a one-room log Council House, built in 1853. [2] Visitors can also visit the historic Chickasaw Nation Capitol building located next door. [3]
Named to honor the Chickasaw Indian Nation, who were relocated to the area from the Southeastern United States during the 1830s (and who later sold the original 640 acres (260 ha) of land for the park to the Federal government), the park's springs, streams, and lakes provide opportunities for swimming, boating, fishing, picnicking, camping, and ...
Durant is the third largest and fastest growing city in south central Oklahoma. Durant is located in the tourism district known as Choctaw Country, formerly known as Kiamichi Country. The city is home to Southeastern Oklahoma State University, the second largest in the region, Medical Center of Southeastern OK, and the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma.
The government ceased to exist on March 4, 1906, a little more than one year before Indian Territory and Oklahoma Territory combined to form the present state of Oklahoma. The building was sold to Johnston County, Oklahoma, in 1992, which used it as the county courthouse. The Chickasaw Nation repurchased the structure and has turned it into a ...