The Osage Tribe of Indians - 1865-1883 - Pawhuska, OK
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One of four marble markers at this site, where the town tells its heritage.
Waymark Code: WM174EK
Location: Oklahoma, United States
Date Posted: 12/09/2022
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County of Marker: Osage County
Location of marker: Lynn Ave. & E Main St. (US-60), Memorial Site, Pawhuska
Erected by: Pawhuska City Council
Date Erected: May 2005
Marker Text:
PAWHUSKA
"THE OSAGE TRIBE OF INDIANS"
In memory and dedication to those whose foresight, frustration and sacrifices have helped the Osage Tribe to preserve its idenity [sic], development and culture.
1865 - The Osages agreed to the sale of their Kansas lands.
1871 - 1872 the Osages were removed to a reservation in the Indian Territory. This land was purchased from the Cherokee Nation by the Osage Tribe.
1881 - The Osage Tribe formed an organized government
June 1883; Cherokee Nation conveyed by deed to the United States in trust for the Osage Indians the lands. The Osage reservation, now Osage County, Oklahoma, embracing 1470559 acres. The lands purchased became the final and permanent home of the Osages.
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