Chief George Hudson - Eagletown, OK
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N 34° 02.510 W 094° 37.500
15S E 350000 N 3767985
One of a group of five markers; two historical markers, and three plaques set in memory of Choctaw Chiefs; in Eagletown, Oklahoma.
Waymark Code: WM137NB
Location: Oklahoma, United States
Date Posted: 10/04/2020
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This group of five markers includes two historical markers (Eagletown and the Gardner Mansion) and three plaques set in honor of Choctaw Chiefs. The westmost of the three gives a summary of the life of Chief George Hudson. The marker bears his image (as an outline drawing) and the following text:
CHIEF GEORGE HUDSON
Born Miss. 1808. Educated Mayhew Mission School. Removed with Choctaws 1832, settled near Bethabara Mission on W Bank Mt. Fork River. A wheelwright, he became lawyer known for oratory on Choctaw Natl Council 1844-50. Chairman Const. Convention 1860. Principal Chief from 1860 through 1863. Hudson died 1865 and he is buried nearby. The exact site is unknown.
Website with more information on either the memorial or the person(s) it is dedicated to: [Web Link]
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