Tonkawa Tribe of Oklahoma
1 Rush Buffalo Road , Tonkawa, OK
(580) 628-2561
http://www.tonkawatribe.com
The Tonkawa Tribal Reserve is located in Kay County, in Northern Oklahoma. Tribal headquarters are situated on the west bank of the Chikaskia River, about 2.5 miles southeast of the town of Tonkawa. Ponca City lies just 12 miles east via U.S. 60. Oklahoma City is approximately 100 miles due south. The tribal reserve consists of 994.33 acres of federal trust land. These trust lands are supplemented by 238.24 acres in individual allotments.
Ft. Oakland, on the original Tonkawa Reserve, was occupied by Chief Joseph's Nez Perce from 1878 to 1885. In 1885 the Tonkawa were assigned 91,000 acres of land within this reservation. These lands were eventually allotted, and the remainder opened for white settlement.
Ft. Oakland, on the original Tonkawa Reserve, was occupied by Chief Joseph's Nez Perce from 1878 to 1885. In 1885 the Tonkawa were assigned 91,000 acres of land within this reservation. These lands were eventually allotted, and the remainder opened for white settlement.