Traveling Thursday – Tahlequah, Oklahoma

Welcome to Tahlequah, Oklahoma, the home of the Capitol of the Cherokee Nation, Northeastern State University, and Tenkiller Lake. Tahlequah is a college town and a tourist destination. Imbedded in the Ozark Mountains, this small town is surrounded by nature’s beauty and warm, friendly people.

HISTORY

Tahlequah was established as the Capitol of the Cherokee Nation in 1839, at the end of the Trail of Tears. By 1842, there was a total of four stores (this was a bustling city) and the following year a survey was conducted listing the town acreage at 160. Though it was small it was not unimportant. In 1843 An Intertribal Council was held at Tahlequah which hosted 10,000 people, including 21 different tribes.

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