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Rich Indian Center Of Hot Fight In Oklahoma
A dispute over Jackson Barnett the richest Indian in the United States pits Okmulgee and Okmulgee County officials against guardians and federal authorities. Barnett opposes white settlements and wants to stay in his backwoods shack while supporters push for moving him to Muskogee and funding a home, institute, and land purchases. The county judge resists removing Barnett’s estate despite allies seeking relocation and development.
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Maskoger
Oklo
Jackson Barnett
United States
Tives
Okmulgee
Barnett
Okmu County
Muskogee
Okmulgee County
Hugh Murphy
Okmul
Ughter
Muskogee County