Wewoka
The town of Wewoka was founded by Seminole Chief John Horse in 1866 and is the capitol of the Seminole Nation and the County Seat of Seminole County. The town, whose name means "barking waters," was first inhabited by Seminole Freedmen who arrived in 1849 and were assigned their own land, The first trading post and post office were established in Wewoka in 1866, making it the heart of the business in the area. www.wewoka.com
City Hall
123 S. Mekusukey
Wewoka, OK 74884
405-257-2413
405-257-7020 (Fax)
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