Tishomingo, County seat in Johnston County, Oklahoma
Located in south-central Oklahoma, Tishomingo spans 4.5 square miles of land with Pennington Creek flowing through its western section at 204 meters elevation.
Named after a Chickasaw chief who died during the Trail of Tears, Tishomingo served as the capital of the Chickasaw Nation from 1856 until Oklahoma statehood in 1907.
The Chickasaw National Capitol Building, constructed from local red granite in 1897, represents the governmental center of the Chickasaw Nation with its historical architecture.
Murray State College maintains its main campus in Tishomingo, providing higher education opportunities to over 3,000 students through various academic programs.
The Blue River Public Fishing and Hunting Area near Tishomingo offers designated zones for trout fishing and seasonal hunting within natural limestone formations.
Location: Johnston County
Inception: 1852
Elevation above the sea: 204 m
Website: http://www.tishomingo.com/
Website: http://tishomingo.com
GPS coordinates: 34.23556,-96.67750
Latest update: May 27, 2025 06:58
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