Tahlequah, Oklahoma
Old Cherokee Capitol Building
The Cherokee Council first met in 1839 under a large open shed in this area, then later in log buildings. During the Civil War, these were burned down by Cherokee General Stand Watie and his Confedera...
Old Cherokee Capitol BuildingCherokee Supreme Court Building
This structure was built in 1845 by James S. Pierce to house the Cherokee National Supreme Court. The supreme and district court both held sessions here for some time. The "Cherokee Advocate" was also...
Cherokee Supreme Court Building