Wewoka, Oklahoma: The Whipping Tree
Up until 1907, the Seminoles would tie their minor criminals to this tree and whip them. A small "Whipping Tree" marker at its base helps to distinguish it from other, non-agony trees.
- Address:
- 120 S. Wewoka Ave., Wewoka, OK
- Directions:
- Downtown. On the northeast corner of S. Wewoka Ave. and E. 2nd St., in front of the Seminole County Court House.
- Admission:
- Free
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There a several other things on the same corner as the Whipping Tree that are neat to see.
[Brett, 05/16/2020]
Standing on the lawn of the present day Seminole County Court House is the Whipping Tree, where the Seminoles punished their criminals prior to 1907.
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A minor crime would get you 25 lashes with a six-foot-long hickory switch, while tied to the tree. There was also an Execution Tree, but it fell down years ago.