Johnston County

Johnston County, Oklahoma

Johnston County was named for Douglas H. Johnston, a governor of the Chickasaw Nation.

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Johnston County

Chicksasaw Council House

A log cabin, now restored to near original condition, served as the official meeting place of Chickasaw leaders from 1856 until 1858 when a new brick building was constructed. Fire destroyed th…

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Johnston County

Oklahoma Farmers Union

1905-2005. Struggling farmers united to form Farmers Union at Point, Texas, in 1902. Spreading into the twin Territories, future statesman William H. "Alfalfa Bill" Murray helped establish the …

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Johnston County

Tishomingo

Capital of the Chickasaw Nation which was organized in 1856, under a written constitution. Named for revered Chief Tishomingo who had died on the Trail of Tears during Indian Removal from Missi…

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Wapanucka Academy

The Chickasaw Council established this major educational effort for Chickasaw children in 1852. Near the ruins of the school is the grave of Mary C. Greenleaf, a teacher at the academy, who die…

  1. County information from Wikipedia.
  2. Population from U.S. Census Bureau, 2020.