Tishomingo, Oklahoma facts for kids
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Tishomingo, Oklahoma
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| City of Tishomingo | |
Main façade of the Old Chickasaw Nation Capitol building in September 2018
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| Motto(s):
"Progressive, Growing, Beautiful"
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Location of Tishomingo, Oklahoma
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Oklahoma |
| County | Johnston |
| Named for | Tishomingo |
| Government | |
| • Type | Home Rule (council-manager) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 5.34 sq mi (13.84 km2) |
| • Land | 5.26 sq mi (13.62 km2) |
| • Water | 0.09 sq mi (0.22 km2) |
| Elevation | 682 ft (208 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 3,101 |
| • Density | 589.66/sq mi (227.66/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
73460
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| Area code(s) | 580 |
| FIPS code | 40-73900 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2412072 |
Tishomingo is a city in Oklahoma, United States. It is the biggest city and the main town of Johnston County. In 2020, about 3,101 people lived there.
Tishomingo was once the first capital of the Chickasaw Nation. This was from 1856 until Oklahoma became a state in 1907. Today, the city is home to Murray State College, a college with many students. Tishomingo is also part of the Texoma region, which is an area around the border of Texas and Oklahoma.
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History of Tishomingo
Tishomingo got its name from a brave Chickasaw leader named Tishomingo. He passed away from an illness during the Trail of Tears. This was a difficult journey in the 1830s when the Chickasaw people were moved from their homes.
Early Settlement and Name Change
Before Tishomingo was officially founded in 1852, the area was called "Good Springs." It had many natural springs, which made it a good place for travelers to camp. It was located along a road between two forts, Fort Washita and Fort Arbuckle.
A small town grew from these campsites. By 1856, it was renamed "Tishomingo." In that same year, it became the capital of the Chickasaw Nation. A post office was set up in 1857.
The Chickasaw Capitol Building
The Chickasaw Capitol Building was built in 1897. It was made from red granite found nearby. It officially opened in 1898. This building was very important. It held the tribal governor, the law-making groups, and other government workers. Sometimes, the court also met there.
When Oklahoma became a state, the tribal government ended. In 1910, the building was sold. It then became the courthouse for Johnston County.
Railroad and Cemetery History
A railroad, the Western Oklahoma Railroad, was built through Tishomingo in 1902. It connected Haileyville to Ardmore. Later that year, another company bought it. However, the railroad stopped running in 1938.
The Tishomingo Cemetery is very old, dating back to at least 1832. Many important people are buried there. These include two former governors of Oklahoma, William H. Murray and Johnston Murray. Also, two governors of the Chickasaw Nation, Douglas H. Johnson and Robert M. Harris, are buried there.
Geography of Tishomingo
Tishomingo is located in the southern-central part of Johnston County. U.S. Route 377 goes through the middle of the city. This road leads south 13 miles (21 km) to Madill. It goes north 40 miles (64 km) to Ada.
Oklahoma State Highway 22 also runs through Tishomingo. It goes southeast 23 miles (37 km) to Kenefic. It goes west 4 miles (6 km) to Ravia. The city of Ardmore is 31 miles (50 km) west of Tishomingo. Oklahoma City is 116 miles (187 km) to the northwest.
Land and Water Features
Tishomingo covers a total area of 4.5 square miles (11.6 km²). Most of this is land, about 4.4 square miles (11.3 km²). A small part, about 0.1 square miles (0.3 km²), is water.
Pennington Creek flows through the western side of the city. This creek flows south 2 miles (3 km) to the Washita River. There, it becomes part of Lake Texoma. The Tishomingo National Wildlife Refuge is next to the city on the south side. This refuge protects the low-lying areas around the river and creek.
Population Changes
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 1,408 | — | |
| 1920 | 1,871 | 32.9% | |
| 1930 | 1,281 | −31.5% | |
| 1940 | 1,951 | 52.3% | |
| 1950 | 2,325 | 19.2% | |
| 1960 | 2,381 | 2.4% | |
| 1970 | 2,663 | 11.8% | |
| 1980 | 3,212 | 20.6% | |
| 1990 | 3,116 | −3.0% | |
| 2000 | 2,987 | −4.1% | |
| 2010 | 3,034 | 1.6% | |
| 2020 | 3,101 | 2.2% | |
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In 2000, Tishomingo had 3,162 people living there. There were 1,218 homes and 768 families. The city had about 671 people per square mile.
Most people in Tishomingo were White (73.12%). There were also African American (4.65%), Native American (15.24%), and Asian (0.44%) residents. Some people were from two or more races (5.53%). About 3.04% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
The average age in the city was 36 years old. About 24.8% of the people were under 18. About 18.3% were 65 or older.
Notable People
Many interesting people have connections to Tishomingo:
- Bill Anoatubby – He is the governor of the Chickasaw Nation.
- Neill Armstrong – He was a head football coach for the Chicago Bears.
- Charles W. Blackwell – He was the first ambassador from the Chickasaw Nation to the United States.
- Linda Hogan – She is a Native American storyteller and writer.
- Alfred P. Murrah – He was a federal judge.
- Blake Shelton – He is a famous country music singer who lives in Tishomingo.
Images for kids
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The Tishomingo Iron Meteorite, found in 1965
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See also
In Spanish: Tishomingo (Oklahoma) para niños
