Tahlequah Attractions
Tahlequah (pop. 14,500) is located in east central Oklahoma. The town has been the capital of the Cherokee Indian Nation since 1839 and features several Cherokee government buildings including the 1844 Supreme Court Building, 1867 Cherokee Capitol Building and 1844 Cherokee National Prison.
Murrell Home
The Murrell Home in Park Hill near Tahlequah was built in 1845 by George Murrell, who married the niece of Cherokee Chief, John Ross. During the Civil War, it was the only local building to escape destruction.
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