Article describes the history of Council Grove, from its roots as a meeting place for Plains tribes, to a center of trade for Jesse Chisholm, to its name change as Council and the growth of towns in the area.
The mission of the Oklahoma Historical Society (OHS) is to collect, preserve, and share the history and culture of the state of Oklahoma and its people. The OHS was founded on May 27, 1893, by members of the Territorial Press Association.
Article describes the history of Council Grove, from its roots as a meeting place for Plains tribes, to a center of trade for Jesse Chisholm, to its name change as Council and the growth of towns in the area.
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The Chronicles of Oklahoma
The Chronicles of Oklahoma is the scholarly journal published by the Oklahoma Historical Society. It is a quarterly publication and was first published in 1921.
Quarterly publication containing articles, book reviews, photographs, illustrations, and other works documenting Oklahoma history and preservation. Index to volume 45 starts after page 506.