Chelsea, Cooweescoowee District
Cherokee Nation, Indian Territory
Established 1889
We, the Chelsea Area Historical Society, serve in the spirit of our Native American beginning. In fulfilling our mission, we promote the awareness of our local history, working to preserve historic records, artifacts and sites, while providing facilities for exhibition, development of arts and craft and conduct of research.
Chelsea Area Historical Society News, Events and Updates
Patrick D. Henry
Patrick Henry was born 28 March 1835 in Henrysville Alabama to Hugh Jr. and Ann Claunch Henry. Ann was ¼ Cherokee Indian. Patrick’s father Hugh Jr. was Patrick Henry born 1796 in Henry’s Crossroad, Sevier County, Tennessee to Major Hugh and Mary Long- Henry.
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New Chelsea OK Historical Map Section
New Chelsea OK Historical Map Section A new visual historical map section has been added under “Driving Tour” in the website menu. Follow the maps from 1898 to 1914 to see how fast Chelsea grew in the early years. Click or Tap HERE: Driving... read more
When the Automobile Came to Chelsea OK
When the Automobile Came to Chelsea OK You might be from Chelsea, Oklahoma if….. Marilyn Victory-White Early Garage Followed Livery Stable This is a picture of one of Chelsea’s first garages and automobile mechanics, Fred K. Martin, Center. The garage was... read more
Historical Photo Gallery
Take a visual tour of the Chelsea Area’s most prolific historical sites.
Historic Route 66
Everyone has heard of Route 66. The Chelsea Area Historical Society has compiled some familar and not so familar landmarks for you to explore in your travels.
Bank
The Bank of Chelsea was founded in 1896…
Route 66
Historic Route 66 is a big part of Chelsea’s history…
Photo Gallery
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Cherokee Nation
Explore our Native American heritage…