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Renaming Midland Valley Trail to Tuckabache Trail
Summary
The trail behind the Gathering Place would be renamed for Tuckabache, a respected Muscogee (Creek) medicine man whose allotment the trail crosses and who helped rebuild the Lochapoka tribal town after the Civil War. His grave sits near the trail.
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Last discussed Feb 11, 2026.
Impact analysis
💰Financial impact
No city cost — new trail signs are covered by an existing INCOG grant.
✅Who benefits
Trail users and Tuckabache's descendants gain recognition of Tulsa's Native history; officials hope it boosts cultural tourism.
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