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Historic Capitol of the Chickasaw Nation. Site Marker: Chikasha Tulli Ola - Chickasaw Capitol Bell. About 1859, the Chickasaw government purchased an iron bell to be hung in the first Chickasaw capitol building. It was used to summon tribal members to special meetings and to signal emergencies in the community. Depending on the type of ring made by the appointed toller, the community would know whether it was a meeting or a death. Chickasaw people within ear shot would stop their daily activities and travel to the capitol to hear vital information that affected their lives. This bell, standing two feet and weighing approximately three hundred pounds, remained there until 1890. At that time it was removed and placed upon a stump of a large Bois D Arc tree near the capitol building. After construction of the new capitol in 1898 the bell remained outside the building suspended from a tripod. On November 16, 1909, the bell was sold at auction to Emma Willis, the daughter of R.M. Harris, who was the governor of the Chickasaws from 1896-1898. After the purchase, Mr. and Mrs. Willis moved the bell to Kingston, Oklahoma. The bell was placed on a stand in the courtyard of the First Methodist Church. It remained there until 1937 or 1938 when it was hung in the belfry of the church. Helen (Willis) Lewis, the only child of Mr. and Mrs. Willis requested the church return the ball to the Chickasaw people. In 1974, this was finally accomplished. The bell was placed back in front of the capitol building for the annual meeting on October 3, 1998 to celebrate the capitol centennial. The Chickasaw people once again - and from now on - will hear the sounds of the old bell calling them to a meeting in the Chickasaw Nation
the bell is actually to the left concealed by a treee.I just thought it was interesting
http://www.civilwaralbum.com/indian/tish1.htm
TWO FORMER CHICKASAW CAPITALS, A LOG BUILDING BUILT IN 1855 AND A LARGE STONE BUILDING CONSTRUCTED IN 1896. THE LOG BUILDING HAS BEEN ENCLOSED WITH A COVER BUILDING AND IT NOW SERVES AS A MUSEUM NEAR THE NEWER BUILDING. THE LOG CAPITOL IS APPROXIMATELY 14x24 FEET AND THE LOGS WERE HAND-HEWN. IT HAS A HIPPED ROOF. THE LARGER STONE CAPITOL IS RICHARDSONIAN ROMANESQUE IN STYLE. IT IS A THREE-STORY SQUARE BUILDING WITH A PROMINENT CUPOLA. THE LOG BUILDING SERVED AS A CAPITOL FROM 1855-1858 AND THE STONE BUILDING SERVED AS THE CAPITOL OF THE CHICKASAW NATION BETWEEN 1896 AND 1907. (A SECOND, BRICK CAPITOL WAS BUILT IN 1858, BUT LATER BURNED). AFTER STATEHOOD, THE STONE CAPITOL WAS PURCHASED BY THE COUNTY AND SERVED AS THE JOHNSTON COUNTY COURTHOUSE UNTIL IT WAS PURCHASED BY THE CHICKASAW NATION IN 1989. IN THE MID-1990S, THE CHICKASAW NATION EMBARKED ON A REHABILITATION PROJECT, WITH THE GOAL OF RETURNING THE THIRD CAPITOL TO ITS ORIGINAL GLORY.
http://www.ocgi.okstate.edu/shpo/shpopic.asp?id=71000663
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Comments (95)
scifibabe
I really enjoyed reading your text about the history of the iron bell. Such a fascinating look at the past. I'm glad it ended up back in its original home. Love your picture. Great building with wonderful archetecture. Whoever does the grounds keeping should be recommended. Love how the bushes and trees are laid out - such lovely interesting plants. Interesting effect with your lens to get your picture. Nicely done!
shadownet
Interesting looking building and I love the landscaping.
MrsLubner
Those are massive blocks of stone and this must have been built with the intent that it last for generations. Stunning capture and solid information.
kenmo
I love the architecture in your area...!!! Outstanding....
CavalierLady
Awesome shot, Richard. That certainly looks like Texas/Okie architecture.
photostar
Beautiful, natural foliage framing this excellent piece of architecture.
evielouise
what a place in history you have given me I had no idea and I adore old building as we have many in canada I worked a few in the summer time when out of school,this is fantastic love the stone it looks strong and most probably better than anything they throw up today it's beautiful thanks for sharing !
angelbearzs
that is awesome image :)
Syltermermaid
It looks wonderful!! Here in England are a lot of houses build out of this stones and the appearance is similar!!! Thanks for sharing!! Hugs Ute
JeffG7BRJ
A very impressive building Richard and a very interesting read, I'm glad they got both the bell and the building back. The stone looks very clean, almost as new I would think. The upper story uses blocks a lot thinner than the ground floor, the ones on the ground must be close to two foot thick. I wouldn't want to be a hod carrier when this was built(http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hod_carrier) for those that don't know what a hod carrier is. Excellent capture, has to be a keeper. Bravo!!!!!
brycek
Beautiful capture and information Richard!!
annie5
This building look so rich with those stones..nice structure too :)
emmecielle
Beautiful building and splendid perspective!!! :)
sema_fox
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nazul
Splendid shot !!!! - interesting building
ontar1
beautiful building, excellent capture!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
carlx
Excellent POV and capture!!!
Bampster
Excellent image, and a fascinating bit of history. Well done, Richard!!!!!
farmerC
Exellente creation.
virginiese
beautiful place. I love the flowers around the capitol.
Jay-el-Jay
A fine shot of the building and an interesting bit of history.
LBJ2
Masterly shot, Richard. This is a fantastic piece of architecture and history. Love the sandstone look of it. Remind me a bit of an old castle. Amazing motif and photo.
mickeyrony
Very beautiful architecture Richard Beautiful story. Butwhy of the white drains when it there ace so much of others ajencements. The renovating ones do not have to think much of this masonry. Cheer pretty work still. Mile mercies ((5++)) Très belle architecture Richard Belle histoire . Mais pouquoi des goutières blanches quand il y as tellement d'autres ajencements . Les rénovateurs ont pas beaucoup penser à cette batisse . Bravo joli travail encore . Mile mercis ((5++))
Cosme..D..Churruca
love your architecture finds Richard.
bakapo
great perspective and colors!
jeroni
Excellent shot,my friend,a beautiful work
fredster66
Beautiful photo, great surrounding color!
wannes
Great architecture... excellent shot!
MarciaGomes
IMPRESSIONANTE FOTO,MAGNIFICA ARQUITETURA ESPLÊNDIDO JARDIM.+++++++++5 EXCELENTE TEXTO.
durleybeachbum
great building and info!