French fur traders were believed to have established a temporary village near the future Muskogee in 1806, but the first permanent European-American settlement was established in 1817 on the south bank of the Verdigris River, north of present-day Muskogee.

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Learn about the famous people and events in the Muskogee area. Spoiler alert: learn about Belle Starr, Bat Reeves, and Charlie Haskell; learn the importance of the Girls Scouts, Charles Lindbergh, Amelia Earhart to Muskogee.

Muskogee is where Native American heritage and military history come together. View Native American art on the Bacone College campus or at the Five Civilized Tribes Museum.

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Muskogee is where history and culture intertwine to create a unique and vibrant community. The rich cultural heritage of our town is showcased all around, including the Five Civilized Tribes Museum and the Three Rivers Museum.

Muskogee is situated in eastern Oklahoma, fifty miles southeast of Tulsa on the Muskogee Turnpike and at the intersection of U.S. Highways 62, 64, and 69.

Muskogee is a city filled with surprises. Where else can you find celebrated Native American art, the Oklahoma Music Hall of Fame and a medieval castle?

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