Naming the CHIKASHA INCHOKKA' Chickasaw Village

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The CHIKASHA INCHOKKA’ Chickasaw Village is a recreation of an 18th century Chickasaw village site. CHIKASHA translates to “Chickasaw” and INCHOKKA’ translates to “home or possessed house.” Together, these words mean “the Chickasaw’s house or home.”

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