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Choctaw Agency
Mile Post 100.7 |
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Choctaw Agency
Distance to Nearest Parkway Restroom 1.7 Miles North to Parkway Information Cabin 45.9 Miles South to Rocky Springs Distance to Nearest Gas Stations 8.3 Miles North to Infomation Center Then 0.7 Miles South via Rice Rd & US 51 1.7 Miles South to US 49 Then 3.1 Miles South |
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Choctaw Agency Today, Jackson is the capital of Mississippi and the center of government business, but in the 1800’s this region was the center of business between the U.S. Government and the Choctaw Indians. The Choctaw’s homeland (Chahta yakni aboha) included lands that became the states of Mississippi and Alabama, but the land was gradually ceded to the U.S. Government. The last cession was made in 1830, following the Treaty of Dancing Rabbit Creek. Between 1807 until 1820 Silas Dinsmore held the job of Choctaw Agent. His job included representing the interests of the Choctaw while implementing U.S. policies. As part of his job, he checked passports, collected debts, insured that the Choctaw were paid for lands ceded to the United States, and taught farming methods. Because of the cessions of land, the Choctaw Agency had to move four times in order to remain within tribal boundaries. (National Park Service) |
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Choctaw Agency
Mile Post 100.7 |
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