Cherokee National Capitol
Cherokee National Capitol, Government building in Tahlequah, United States.
The Cherokee National Capitol stands as a two-story masonry structure with segmented-arch windows and neoclassical elements at the intersection of Muskogee Avenue in Tahlequah.
Built between 1867 and 1869 after the Civil War, this Italianate-style building served as the center of Cherokee government until Oklahoma statehood in 1907.
The Capitol building represents the establishment of Cherokee self-governance following their forced relocation to Indian Territory, where they maintained their legislative system.
Located at 101-29 South Muskogee Avenue, the Capitol now functions as the Cherokee National History Museum, offering exhibits about tribal governance and heritage.
The structure houses original Supreme Court chambers and legislative halls where the Cherokee Nation made decisions affecting their territory for nearly four decades.
Location: Oklahoma
GPS coordinates: 35.91242,-94.97052
Latest update: May 17, 2025 10:26
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