Boggy Depot
Choctaw Capital
State: Oklahoma
County: Atoka County
Founded: 1837
Abandoned: 1880s
Peak Population: 500
Boggy Depot was a Choctaw Nation trading post and temporary capital. During the Civil War, Confederate forces used it as a depot. When the railroad bypassed the town, it was abandoned. The state park preserves the townsite.
Choctaw Center
After the Trail of Tears, the Choctaw established their new nation. Boggy Depot was a commercial and political center.
Civil War
Confederate Choctaw forces used Boggy Depot as a supply depot. Union raids damaged the town.
Timeline
- 1837 - Founded Trading post established
- 1858 - Capital Temporary Choctaw capital
- 1880s - Abandoned Railroad bypassed town
Plan Your Visit
Best Time: Spring or fall
Difficulty: Easy
Time Needed: 1-2 hours
Quick Facts
- Choctaw Nation capital
- Confederate Civil War site
- State park with cemetery
Location
Address: Boggy Depot State Park, Oklahoma
Coordinates: 34.1836, -96.2272