Investment Overview

Tahlequah is a city nestled at the foothills of the Ozark Mountains in the Cherokee County in the northeastern portion of the US State of Oklahoma. Tahlequah forms a part of the State’s Green Country region and serves as the capital of both the modern Cherokee Nation and the United Keetoowah Band of Cherokee Indians. As per local legends, the city’s name has been derived from the Cherokee words, ‘ta-li’ and ‘ye-li-quu,’ which means “two are enough.” Tahlequah is also home to the main campus of Northeastern State University. Tahlequah, Oklahoma, the capital of the Cherokee Nation, has been named one of the Top 100 Best Small Towns in America. Attractions include the recreated ancient Cherokee village of Diligwa located at the Cherokee Heritage Center, Illinois River considered by many to be the state’s best canoe waterway, Lake Tenkiller, Tahlequah Original Historic Townsite District where street signs are written in English and Cherokee, and Cherokee Casino Tahlequah. Come time to chow down, enjoy sweet crepes and coee at Drip, dive into Sam & Ella’s Chicken Palace pizza, or take in scenic views from the Branch’s outdoor patio.