Chickasaw captial by Richardphotos
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Historic Capitol of the Chickasaw Nation. Site Marker: Chikasha Tulli Ola - Chickasaw Capitol Bell. About 1859, the Chickasaw government purchased an iron bell to be hung in the first Chickasaw capitol building. It was used to summon tribal members to special meetings and to signal emergencies in the community. Depending on the type of ring made by the appointed toller, the community would know whether it was a meeting or a death. Chickasaw people within ear shot would stop their daily activities and travel to the capitol to hear vital information that affected their lives. This bell, standing two feet and weighing approximately three hundred pounds, remained there until 1890. At that time it was removed and placed upon a stump of a large Bois D Arc tree near the capitol building. After construction of the new capitol in 1898 the bell remained outside the building suspended from a tripod. On November 16, 1909, the bell was sold at auction to Emma Willis, the daughter of R.M. Harris, who was the governor of the Chickasaws from 1896-1898. After the purchase, Mr. and Mrs. Willis moved the bell to Kingston, Oklahoma. The bell was placed on a stand in the courtyard of the First Methodist Church. It remained there until 1937 or 1938 when it was hung in the belfry of the church. Helen (Willis) Lewis, the only child of Mr. and Mrs. Willis requested the church return the ball to the Chickasaw people. In 1974, this was finally accomplished. The bell was placed back in front of the capitol building for the annual meeting on October 3, 1998 to celebrate the capitol centennial. The Chickasaw people once again - and from now on - will hear the sounds of the old bell calling them to a meeting in the Chickasaw Nation
the bell is actually to the left concealed by a treee.I just thought it was interesting
http://www.civilwaralbum.com/indian/tish1.htm
TWO FORMER CHICKASAW CAPITALS, A LOG BUILDING BUILT IN 1855 AND A LARGE STONE BUILDING CONSTRUCTED IN 1896. THE LOG BUILDING HAS BEEN ENCLOSED WITH A COVER BUILDING AND IT NOW SERVES AS A MUSEUM NEAR THE NEWER BUILDING. THE LOG CAPITOL IS APPROXIMATELY 14x24 FEET AND THE LOGS WERE HAND-HEWN. IT HAS A HIPPED ROOF. THE LARGER STONE CAPITOL IS RICHARDSONIAN ROMANESQUE IN STYLE. IT IS A THREE-STORY SQUARE BUILDING WITH A PROMINENT CUPOLA. THE LOG BUILDING SERVED AS A CAPITOL FROM 1855-1858 AND THE STONE BUILDING SERVED AS THE CAPITOL OF THE CHICKASAW NATION BETWEEN 1896 AND 1907. (A SECOND, BRICK CAPITOL WAS BUILT IN 1858, BUT LATER BURNED). AFTER STATEHOOD, THE STONE CAPITOL WAS PURCHASED BY THE COUNTY AND SERVED AS THE JOHNSTON COUNTY COURTHOUSE UNTIL IT WAS PURCHASED BY THE CHICKASAW NATION IN 1989. IN THE MID-1990S, THE CHICKASAW NATION EMBARKED ON A REHABILITATION PROJECT, WITH THE GOAL OF RETURNING THE THIRD CAPITOL TO ITS ORIGINAL GLORY.
http://www.ocgi.okstate.edu/shpo/shpopic.asp?id=71000663
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Comments (95)
Great shot and, as always, facinating information! It's a stunning building!
Lovely photo Richard! Love it and the history too, thank you!
awesome!
yes, it is Richard very interesting wonderful capture too warm hug, Linda
Fantástica construcción, gran foto.!!!
Fantastic capture packed with History!
wonderful building this is . real cool looking too
Very cool capture Richard, and it is nice to know that the Native Americans actually got something returned to them. Lea
excellent capture. Bunny
nice shot
Such rich culture we have lost in our current construction, beautiful image!
Well presented!
What a fabulous building. Love your shot of this wonderful landmark.
Superb shot!!!!!
i just love little historical bits like this! great capture of this most interesting building...that's one great looking garden too ;)
very cool looking building, lots of great stuff from this wonderful nation, wish i could see that for real, thanks for sharing richard. steve
Fantastic capture and a great info.
Great architecture and superb shot!!
Brilliant photo!
Beautiful building and great shot!!!
Interesting tale of the bell :o) ....great shot and what a neat building ! *** H u g s ***
Lovely architecture and I like the surroundings Richard :) Cathy xoxoxo
Splendid building, Gorgeous shot
Very fantastic capture :-) love the vegetation variety!
My dear friend Richard, Precious photography, Impressive!!Congratulations !! A million stars*************Thank you so much for your comments and fav.Happy Tuesday. Hug in Your heart.Luminous Blessings. Ludy (Sorry by signing so late)
WOW!!! This building is very gorgeous and fantastic Very wonderful capture....
Excellent shot, love the POV
Very beautiful capture. Excellent POV and an interesting history and story. Aloha
Some kind of Neo Renaissance Never seen a building like that love it
Great looking building!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!