George M. Murrell Home, Oklahoma, United States
4.5 (25 reviews) Wednesday: 10:00 AM - 4:30 PM Spent Ranking #2 in Park Hill Historic Sites
View into antebellum Cherokee history
We learned so much about John Ross’ extended family, continuing tensions in the Cherokee tribe after the treacherous Treaty of New Echota, and life in the Cherokee Nation in the years before and during the Civil War. The site is also clearly working to better tell the stories of the enslaved people who lived here. We also had a good tour guide. Glad we stopped here.
Address
19479 E Murrel Home Rd, Park Hill, OK 74451-2001
Mobile
Website
http://www.okhistory.org/outreach/homes/geomurrell.html
Working hours
Monday :
Tuesday : 10:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Wednesday : 10:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Thursday : 10:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Friday : 10:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Saturday : 10:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Sunday :
Current local date and time now
Wednesday, May 15, 2024, 4:40
User Ratings
4.5 based on (25 reviews)
Reviews
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5Robin B 5:00 PM Oct 21, 2021
An interesting home
This is an interesting historic home. It’s a bit off the beaten path and you have to work to visit it. I’m glad we made the time. A number of the furnishings have been returned by family members and are original. Our docent was knowledgeable about the house and family history. The original springhouse, which predates the actual home, is still standing. Definitely worth a stop.
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4Charles S 5:00 PM Jan 7, 2018
Historic Mansion
This historic house was built in 1845 by wealthy white planter and merchant George Murrell and his wife, interestingly, the niece of the Cherokee leader. During the American Civil War, it was the only building to survive in the local area. The house is perfectly preserved and beautifully furnished from the mid 1800’s period including artifacts from the Murrell family. It is operated as a museum by the Oklahoma Historical Society and was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1974. Within the surrounding grounds there is a log cabin used for living history demonstrations of Cherokee life during the mid-19th century. In the park is the Tehlequah Historic Trail. Entry for a self-guide tour is by free entry with suggested donations, friendly knowledgeable staff are on hand for any visitor questions.
