Historical Marker Program

Creek Capitol/Creek Council House

Okmulgee County
Location: on the grounds of the historic Creek Council House in Okmulgee
Coordinates: 35.623040, -95.972120
Material: Various
Sponsor(s): Multiple sponsors
Topics: American Indians; Government; Territorial Period, 1861–1907

There are multiple markers at this location to commemorate Okmulgee as the capitol of the Muscogee (Creek) Nation. The stone Creek Council House building was constructed in 1878 and has since been restored to serve as a museum. The Okmulgee Constitution was written here in 1870. Sponsors of markers include the Daughters of the American Revolution, Oklahoma Historical Society, and Muscogee (Creek) Nation.