A Proud Capitol Despite Looming Abolishment
Richard GreenThe Atoka Agreement of 1897 and Curtis Act of 1898 were passed to abolish tribal governments and submit the tribal domains to allotments. Despite this, the Chickasaws built a magnificent capitol in Tishomingo, even though they knew that in eight years, their government may be terminated. Richard Green speculates that they saw it as a symbol – and a tribute to their people.
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