Honobia, Oklahoma
Honobia is an unincorporated community on the border between western LeFlore County and eastern Pushmataha County, Oklahoma, United States, 15 miles southeast of Talihina.[1]
History
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The community is named for O-no-bi-a, Choctaw Indian land allottee.[3] The name of the community is pronounced locally “Hoe-nubby.”
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Geography
Honobia is located on
Oklahoma State Highway 144 connects Honobia with the rural communities of Fewell, Nolia, and Nashoba on the west—and with U.S. Highway 271 at Nashoba—and with the even more sparsely populated Octavia on the east, then with U.S. Highway 259.
During recent years, the Choctaw Nation has improved transportation in the Honobia area significantly by constructing a paved, all-weather road over the mountains from U.S. Highway 271 near Albion south over the steep mountain range to Honobia. Locals refer to this as the "Indian Highway." To accomplish its route the Indian Highway travels in a series of switchbacks up the northern side of the mountains and down again on the southern side, allowing for scenic views and vistas.
Economy
Most of the areas to the North and South of Honobia are vast tree plantations owned by timber companies. As such these areas remain wildernesses covering many square miles. Logging provides an important source of jobs for residents. Additionally, locals promote an annual Bigfoot Festival and Conference dedicated to the
More information on Honobia and the
References
- ^ "Honobia, Oklahoma". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior.
- ISBN 9781479760558.
- ^ George H. Shirk, Oklahoma Place Names, p. 105; Post Office Site Location Reports, Record Group 28, National Archives
- ^ Morris, John W. Historical Atlas of Oklahoma (Norman: University of Oklahoma, 1986), plate 38.
- ^ Honobia Topo Map in Le Flore County OK
- ^ "Homepage". Honobia Bigfoot Organization. Retrieved October 21, 2020.
- ^ "The 'Siege' at Honobia". The Bigfoot Field Researchers Organization. Retrieved October 21, 2020.