Little Dixie (Oklahoma)

Little Dixie (Oklahoma)

Little Dixie is the name given to the southeast region of Oklahoma, which is heavily influenced by southern "dixie" culture, as it was settled chiefly by Southerners seeking a start in new lands following the American Civil War. The region is not well defined. Its exact boundaries vary by source. It has been defined as the former Choctaw Nation, including part of old Chickasaw and Creek lands. [ [http://www.ou.edu/special/albertctr/extensions/special/goble.html Extensions ] ] During the tenure of Carl Albert, it was considered to be the old 3rd Congressional district of Oklahoma. [ [http://www.ou.edu/special/albertctr/archives/exhibit/albert.htm Carl Albert Online Exhibit ] ] Several towns and cities in southeast Oklahoma use the "Little Dixie" name and that helps to define the boundaries. A radio station in McAlester is owned by "Little Dixie Radio, Inc." [http://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Mass_Media/Public_Notices/Brdcst_Actions/ac970703.txt] and the band in Tishomingo, Oklahoma is called "The Pride of Little Dixie". [ [http://www.tishomingo.k12.ok.us/Band.htm The Official Site of Tishomingo Public Schools /Band ] ] Also, Harry Truman visited Marietta, Oklahoma in Love County in 1948 and gave a speech saying it was a pleasure to be in the Little Dixie region of Oklahoma. [ [http://www.trumanlibrary.org/publicpapers/index.php?pid=1964&st=&st1= Truman Library - Public Papers of the Presidents: Harry S. Truman ] ]

ee also

*Kiamichi Country

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