Preserving the Saline Courthouse
Preservation efforts are underway on the historic Saline District Courthouse. The courthouse, located east of Rose, OK, is the last remaining rural courthouse owned by the Cherokee Nation in the 1800's.
Plans for the site include the restoration of the springhouse, courthouse, fencing for the Teehee Cemetery and property, nature trails with native plantings and historical markers, and an interpretative center.
Preservation activities going on this summer are:
In June a GPR (ground penetrating radar) survey was conducted that located 27 unmarked graves in the Teehee Cemetery.
Dr. George O'Dell, archaeologist with TU, is currently conducting an archaeological survey on the site.
The next general membership meeting for the Saline Preservation Association, a non-profit 501-c (3), is scheduled for 9:30 am, July 22, 2006 at the courthouse grounds. All interested parties are encouraged to attend.
For more information check out the www.salinecourthouse.org or call Lisa Melchior at 918-640-9690.
Submitted by Lisa Melchior
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