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Our Capitol in Tishomingo

Dr. Amanda Cobb-Greetham

On November 17, 1898, the new Chickasaw National Capitol was dedicated in Tishomingo, Indian Territory (the future Oklahoma).

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First Capital in Indian Territory: Tishomingo

Jeannie Barbour

Jeannie Barbour describes the danger Chickasaws faced as new arrivals in Indian Territory on lands long used by Plains tribes.

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Tishomingo: Our First Capital in Indian Territory

Neal McCaleb

The town of Tishomingo was the original seat of the Chickasaw Nation and the tribe built its capitol there in 1898.

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January 1, 2011 – Original Chickasaw Capitol Restored

Chickasaw Nation News

• CNTV News

Located in Tishomingo, Okla., the original Chickasaw Capitol building was built in the latter half of the 19th century.

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A Proud Capitol Despite Looming Abolishment

Richard Green

The Atoka Agreement of 1897 and Curtis Act of 1898 were passed to abolish tribal governments and submit the tribal domains to allotments.

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Reestablishing Indian Self-Governance

Neal McCaleb, Ambassador At-Large, Chickasaw Nation

In 1898 tribes were stripped of any right to control their own affairs.

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Lisa Talks about Tishomingo

Lisa Billy

Lisa considers Tishomingo and the Chickasaw Cultural Center in Sulphur, an attraction with global tourism appeal.

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Traditional Chickasaw National Capitol

Chickasaw Country

The Chickasaw Nation's original capitol building in Tishomingo, Oklahoma, is a stately museum that has hosted visitors from all over the world.