Ethnic Heritage in Tahlequah, Oklahoma

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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 Building
Cherokee 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

Tsa-La-Gi Outdoor Theater

Also located on the grounds of the Cherokee Heritage Center is the Tsa-La-Gi Theater, a 1,200

Tahlequah, OK Theatres

Cherokee National Prison

This sandstone building was erected in 1874 and originally had three stories. The third story was removed in 1925

Tahlequah, OK Historic Buildings

Old Cherokee Capitol Building

The Cherokee Council first met in 1839

Tahlequah, OK Ethnic Heritage

The Cherokee Advocate

The Cherokee Advocate
Vol 1, Tahlequah, Cherokee Nation, Thursday, September 9, 1844

As a tribute to Oklahoma's first legal newspaper, The Cherokee Advocate, was established in 1844 in a building approximately 100' from the location (of this maker.)

Tahlequah, OK Monuments

Monument to General Stand Watie

- In Honor of -

General Stand Watie

Tahlequah, OK Monuments

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Tahlequah, Oklahoma

Old Cherokee Capitol Building

Cherokee Supreme Court Building

Attractions and Upcoming Events

Tsa-La-Gi Outdoor Theater

Cherokee National Prison

Old Cherokee Capitol Building

The Cherokee Advocate

Monument to General Stand Watie

Things to do near Tahlequah, OK

Keystone Lake Cabins

Tom Mix Museum

Corey Hotel

Nowata Country Club

Cherokee National Cemetery