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Chickasaw National Capitol Building | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Built by the Chickasaw Nation in 1898, the Chickasaw National Capitol Building in Tishomingo, Oklahoma was the seat of Chickasaw Government from 1898 until 1907. After Oklahoma statehood in 1907, the Chickasaw Nation was forced to vacate the Capitol and after 1910 it was utilized as the Johnston County Courthouse. Because of its historic significance and unique architecture, the Capitol was added to the National registry of historic buildings in 1971. In 1989, the Chickasaw Nation repurchased the Capitol from Johnston County. The Chickasaw National Capitol Building is no longer used for government business. The first and second floor of the Capitol now house exhibit space. The largest exhibit room focuses on Chickasaw Government history from 1856 to 1907. Chickasaw Governor Douglas Johnston's Office and the National Secretary's Vault have been recreated to look as they did in 1898. Other interesting items are also on display throughout the Capitol, including the Chickasaw Governor's Portrait Exhibit and gift shop located in the first floor reception area, a rotating photography exhibit located on the second floor. The Chickasaw National Well Exhibit, completed in 2006, is located outside the Capitol. Visit the Chickasaw National Capitol in Tishomingo, Oklahoma and experience Chickasaw history firsthand. Tours conducted by request. Large groups are asked to make tour reservations in advance. General Info: Free Admission, Gift Shop Tour Group Services: Guided Tours, Tour Group Welcome Reception, Accommodates Tour Groups Highway Corridor: Route 66 Group Contact: Dinah Worcester Event Contact: Kathy Tippin |
