Wewoka, city in Seminole County, Oklahoma, United States of America
Wewoka is a small city in Seminole County, Oklahoma, serving as the county seat and capital of the Seminole Nation. Located at the intersection of highways 270 and 56 in rolling hills, it provides basic services including shops, restaurants, and schools for residents and visitors.
Wewoka was founded in 1849 by John Horse and his followers seeking a safe place near waterfalls that gave the town its name, meaning barking water in the Seminole language. After the Civil War, it became the capital of the Seminole Nation following treaties with the US government that enabled their relocation.
Wewoka serves as the capital of the Seminole Nation, and this role shapes daily life throughout the community. Local events like the annual Sorghum Days celebration keep traditional practices alive, allowing visitors to watch artisans make sweet molasses using time-honored methods.
The city is easy to reach, located at the intersection of two major highways and about an hour by car from Oklahoma City and Tulsa. Access to local amenities is straightforward, with basic services and outdoor recreation like a nearby golf course and Wewoka Lake available for fishing and swimming.
The town's historic Execution Tree, where serious punishments were once carried out, still exists today and is part of a museum collection. The Wewoka Trading Company also shaped local history through its own special currency called Choka Sodka, which was accepted at their store.
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