Named for a Chickasaw Indian chief who had died on the Trail of Tears in 1838, Tishomingo is the seat of Johnston County, Oklahoma. The town began as a trade center and became the capital city of the Chickasaw Nation, Indian Territory. Its post office was established in 1857, and it remained the capital of the Chickasaw Nation until Oklahoma became a state in 1907.
Recommended Resources
The city's official web site offers resources relating to the local government, including contacts for key elected and appointed municipal personnel, a schedule of city council meetings and agendas, a council ward map and a city limits map, as well as a guide to local facilities and services.
http://www.tishomingo.ok.gov/
Independently owned and operated, the funeral company in Tishomingo, Oklahoma is highlighted, and includes an overview of the facilities, its services, resources, and pre-planning policies. Obituaries are posated to the site.
http://www.clarkfuneralservice.net/
First Baptist Church of Tishomingo
The ministries and programs of the Southern Baptist congregation in Tishomingo, Oklahoma are outlined, including a staff directory, schedule of worship services, and calendar of programs and upcoming events. Announcements are posted to the site.
http://www.fbctish.org/
Johnston County Capital-Democrat
Founded in 1901, and published in Tishomingo, Oklahoma, the newspaper covers the news and other information from Johnston County. Its web edition gives the yearly subscription rates, publishing deadlines, and advertising information.
http://www.capital-democrat.com/
MSC is a public community college whose main campus is in Tishomingo, Oklahoma. A school calendar and campus map are presented, along with information about its admissions policies, as well as its academic and athletics programs.
http://www.mscok.edu/
Situated on Pennington Creek, near Tishomingo, Oklahoma, the youth camp is part of the Last Frontier Council of the Boy Scouts of America. General information about the camp and its programs is offered, along with staff policies and applications, a leader guide, and campsite reservation lists.
http://www.slipperyfalls.com/
A profile of the school district's elementary, middle and high school campuses are presented, including locations, staff contacts, calendars, and announcements. Parents may view student grades through a private area of the site.
http://www.tishomingo.k12.ok.us/
The congregation meets at its facilities on 8th Street in Tishomingo, Oklahoma. A weekly service schedule is published to the site, along with contact information, and a map showing the location of the church.
http://www.ucot.org/
