Corinne, Oklahoma facts for kids

Corinne is a small, unincorporated community in southern Pushmataha County, Oklahoma, United States. It's located about 19 miles east of the town of Antlers. Corinne is found using a special land mapping system called the Public Land Survey System, which helps locate places precisely.

How Corinne Got Its Name

A United States Post Office opened in Corinne on August 24, 1904, when this area was still known as Indian Territory. The post office served the community until September 30, 1958. Corinne was named after a local resident, Corinne Estill Lesueur. She was the daughter of Captain Alexander A. Lesueur, who was important in promoting the nearby town of Antlers. Corinne Lesueur later moved to Antlers herself and worked as an officer at the Citizens National Bank. This bank eventually became First National Bank and then FirstBank, and it still operates in the same building where Corinne Lesueur worked many years ago.

Captain Lesueur: A Historical Figure

Corinne Estill Lesueur's father, Captain Alexander A. Lesueur, was a well-known military officer. He served in the Confederate Army from Missouri during the American Civil War. After the war, he became the secretary of state for Missouri before moving to Antlers, Oklahoma.

Corinne's Place in History

Corinne was established during the later years of the Indian Territory, before Oklahoma became a state. At that time, it was located in Cedar County, which was part of the Apukshunnubbee District of the Choctaw Nation. The main town for Cedar County was Sulphur Springs, Choctaw Nation, which was close to where the community of Rattan is today.

Oklahoma Statehood and Local Events

When Oklahoma officially became a state on November 16, 1907, Pushmataha County was also established. Corinne was the site of a notable event shortly after statehood. A disagreement occurred between a relative of Alfred Holman and two brothers, Solomon Nihka and Bob Nihka. These brothers were Choctaw Indians and were also part of a group known as "Snake Indians," who sometimes strongly disagreed with Oklahoma becoming a state. Following the custom of the Choctaw people, the Nihka brothers presented themselves to the authorities after the event.