Nashoba County, Indian Territory
Encyclopedia
Nashoba County was a political subdivision of the Choctaw Nation
in the Indian Territory
. The county formed part of the nation’s Apukshunnubbee District
, or Second District, one of three administrative super-regions.
Nashoba County was established by the Choctaw Nation’s Doaksville Constitution of 1860. It ceased to exist on November 16, 1907, along with the Choctaw Nation and the Indian Territory, upon the advent of Oklahoma’s statehood. The territory comprising the former county is now included in the Oklahoma counties of Le Flore, McCurtain and Pushmataha.
Nashoba is the word for “wolf” in the Choctaw language
, and the county was often referred to as Wolf County. Its county seat was Nashoba Court House.
Bordering Nashoba County on its east was the State of Arkansas. To its west was Cedar County
, and to its north was Wade County. To the south were Bok Tuklo and Eagle counties.
The territory formerly belonging to Nashoba County is incorporated primarily into the Oklahoma counties of McCurtain
and Pushmataha
.
Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
The Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma is a semi-autonomous Native American homeland comprising twelve tribal districts. The Choctaw Nation maintains a special relationship with both the United States and Oklahoma governments...
in the Indian Territory
Indian Territory
The Indian Territory, also known as the Indian Territories and the Indian Country, was land set aside within the United States for the settlement of American Indians...
. The county formed part of the nation’s Apukshunnubbee District
Apukshunnubbee District
Apukshunnubbee District was one of three administrative super-regions comprising the former Choctaw Nation in the Indian Territory. Also called the Second District, it encompassed the southeastern one-third of the nation....
, or Second District, one of three administrative super-regions.
Nashoba County was established by the Choctaw Nation’s Doaksville Constitution of 1860. It ceased to exist on November 16, 1907, along with the Choctaw Nation and the Indian Territory, upon the advent of Oklahoma’s statehood. The territory comprising the former county is now included in the Oklahoma counties of Le Flore, McCurtain and Pushmataha.
Nashoba is the word for “wolf” in the Choctaw language
Choctaw language
The Choctaw language, traditionally spoken by the Native American Choctaw people of the southeastern United States, is a member of the Muskogean family...
, and the county was often referred to as Wolf County. Its county seat was Nashoba Court House.
Bordering Nashoba County on its east was the State of Arkansas. To its west was Cedar County
Cedar County, Choctaw Nation
Cedar County was a political subdivision of the Choctaw Nation in the Indian Territory. The county formed part of the nation’s Apukshunnubbee District, or Second District, one of three administrative super-regions....
, and to its north was Wade County. To the south were Bok Tuklo and Eagle counties.
The territory formerly belonging to Nashoba County is incorporated primarily into the Oklahoma counties of McCurtain
McCurtain County, Oklahoma
McCurtain County is a county located in the U.S. state of Oklahoma. As of 2010, the population was 33,151. Its county seat is Idabel.-Geography:...
and Pushmataha
Pushmataha County, Oklahoma
-Administrative History:* Ca. 1000-1500: Caddoan Mississippian civilization at Spiro Mounds* 1492-1718: Spain* 1718-1763: France* 1763-1800: Spain* 1800-1803: France* 1803–present: United States...
.