Chickasaw Nation Capitols

The Chickasaw Nation Capitols comprise two buildings that tell different stories about how the nation organized itself over time. One is a log council house from the early 1850s, and the other is a substantial granite structure completed later that served as the main capitol building.

The log council house was built in 1853 as the Chickasaw Nation established itself in its new territory. The granite capitol was added in 1898, reflecting the nation's shift toward a more formal system of government with separate branches.

The buildings mark the center of Chickasaw nation life, where decisions about the community were made over many generations. Visitors can see how leadership used these spaces to govern and make choices that shaped the nation's future.

The buildings now function as a museum where visitors can walk through different rooms to see how government worked. Guided tours help explain the significance of the spaces and what took place in each area.

The granite building contains a recreated governor's office and an old vault that show how the nation managed its finances and records. Walking through these spaces gives visitors a sense of how leaders actually worked.

Location: Tishomingo

GPS coordinates: 34.23815,-96.67975

Latest update: December 14, 2025 11:23