White House of the Chickasaws

The White House of the Chickasaws is a mansion built in 1895 in Milburn, Oklahoma, combining Queen Anne architecture with ornate cherry fireplaces. The building features a central section with four main rooms, which are now accessible as a museum.

The house was built in 1895 and served as the residence of Chickasaw Governor Douglas Hancock Johnston from 1898 onward. It remained his family's home until 1971 and holds significance in the Nation's history.

Het gebouw weerspiegelt hoe de Chickasaw-natie hun erfgoed in hun nieuwe thuis hebben behouden en uitgedrukt na gedwongen verhuizing. Het ontwerp en de inrichting tonen vastberadenheid om cultuur en identiteit levend te houden ondanks uitzetting.

Visitors can explore the preserved rooms, including the governor's bedroom, his office, the parlor, and the dining room. It is best to walk through slowly to appreciate the decorative details and furnishings throughout.

The building combines materials from different sources: local lumber for the structure and imported walnut from Chattanooga, Tennessee for the decorative elements. This blend shows a connection between the new home and the Nation's southeastern origins.

Locatie: Oklahoma

GPS-coördinaten: 34.20250,-96.54194

Laatste update: 14 december 2025 om 18:02