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Rhoda Pitchlynn Howell
Rhoda Pitchlynn Howell (; January 31, 1814 – February 27, 1911) was a Choctaw rancher and community leader who played a role in developing the agricultural and educational infrastructure in Indian Territory. After becoming widowed in 1865, she managed her family's farm and ranch near Fort Arbuckle (Oklahoma), Fort Arbuckle and provided informal medical and psychological advice to her community, gaining widespread respect for her knowledge and leadership Early life Rhoda Pitchlynn Howell was born on January 31, 1814, in the vicinity of Columbus, Mississippi, which was then a part of the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Choctaw Nation. She was the daughter of John Pitchlynn and Sophia Folsom Pitchlynn, both prominent figures in the Choctaw Nation. Her brother, Peter Pitchlynn, was a well-known leader and representative of the Choctaw people in Washington, D.C. Her Choctaw language name was Pashuma, meaning "red-haired woman." Howell's early years were influenced by her family's activ ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Choctaw Nation
The Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma (Choctaw: ''Chahta Okla'') is a Native American reservation occupying portions of southeastern Oklahoma in the United States. At roughly , it is the second-largest reservation in area after the Navajo, exceeding that of the seven smallest U.S. states (Rhode Island, Delaware, Connecticut, New Jersey, New Hampshire, Vermont, and Massachusetts). The seat of government is located in Durant, Oklahoma. As of 2011, the tribe has 223,279 enrolled members, of whom 84,670 live within the state of Oklahoma and 41,616 live within the Choctaw Nation's jurisdiction. A total of 233,126 people live within these boundaries, with its tribal jurisdictional area comprising 10.5 counties in the state. The Choctaw Nation is the third-largest federally recognized tribe in the United States, and shares borders with the reservations of the Chickasaw, Muscogee, and Cherokee, as well as the U.S. states of Texas and Arkansas. The original territory has expanded and shrunk ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
