Pushmataha, 1764-1824
Person
Biography
Pushmataha, the "Indian General", was one of the three regional chiefs of the major divisions of the Choctaw in the 19th century. Many historians considered him the "greatest of all Choctaw chiefs."
Found in 1 Collection or Record:
Chief Pushmataha, Undated
Item — Box 3: [Barcode: A000023243224], Folder: 1
Identifier: 1975.006.3.Miscellaneous.099
Scope and Contents
Image of historical marker. Reads: "Oklahoma. Chief Pushmataha. Battle site near here. Choctaw Indians made hunting expidition from Mississippi to this region. Jan. 1807, led by famous Chief Pushmataha. Camped east on Verdigris River was Josehp Bogy, French Trader among Osages, whose armed band engaged Pushmataha's band in battle at the trading camp. Bogy's men were put to rout by the Choctaws. Oklahoma Historical Society and State Highway Commission. 19..." [...] indicates spelling is...
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Undated