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Tamaha, Oklahoma

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Tamaha Jail & Ferry Landing

The oldest jail in Oklahoma still stands near Kerr Lake at Tamaha. Tamaha was one of the earliest port towns and trading centers in the Choctaw Nation, I.T.. Choctaws were brought from Mississippi up the Arkansas River to Tamaha on steamboats as early as 1831.

Tamaha, OK Pioneer History


Battle of the J.R. Williams

Tamaha is the site of the only civil war naval battle fought in Oklahoma. - Confederate Indian forces, led by Cherokee Brig. Gen. Stand Waitie, were forced aground and captured the union steamboat, J.R. Williams, with cargo valued at $120,000, on June 15th, 1864.

Tamaha, OK Battlesites

Things to do near Tamaha, OK

Sardis Lake Nature Trails

The Lost Buffalo Trail is located in the Potato Hills Recreation Area. The trail connects Potato Hills Central Camping area t...

Mcalester Country Club

Course Access: PrivateHoles: 18Reserve Advance Tee Times: 1 days...

Rock Creek Golf Course

Course Access: PublicHoles: 9Reserve Advance Tee Times: Yes...