Thlopthlocco Tribal Town

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Tribal Headquarters
Thlopthlocco Tribal Town P.O. Box 188 Okemah, OK 74859 Phone: 1.918.560.6198 Fax: 1.918.560.6196

History
Thlopthlocco Tribal Town is a federally recognized tribe.

Brief Timeline
1835: The tribe removed to Indian Territory

1861-1865: Civil War

1866: Treaty with the United States to free their slaves

Records
The majority of records of individuals were those created by the agencies. Some records may be available to tribal members through the tribal headquarters.They were (and are) the local office of the Bureau of Indian Affairs, and were charged with maintaining records of the activities of those under their responsibility. Among these records are:


 * Allotment records
 * Annuity rolls
 * Census records
 * Correspondence
 * Health records
 * Reports
 * School census and records
 * Vital records

Important Websites

 * Constitution and By-Lawsof the Thlopthlocco Tribal Town Oklahoma. Ratified December 27, 1938.
 * Thlopthlocco Tribal Town Wikipedia