Cole Applauds Treasury's Choice of Chickasaw National Recreation Area

Park Chosen to Appear on Coin

WASHINGTON – Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04) issued the following statement acknowledging the Chickasaw National Recreation Area and the recent decision by the Treasury Department to include the park's image on the Oklahoma quarter-dollar to be issued in 2011 as part of the America the Beautiful Quarters Program.

"I am pleased that the Treasury Department has chosen to depict the Chickasaw National Recreation Area on a new quarter," Congressman Cole said. "The park is one of the oldest national parks in the country and it boasts a proud history. While it has gone through a number of changes since it was originally authorized as the Sulphur Springs Reservation, it has always been a relaxing place for Oklahomans to enjoy the beauty of our state. Placing its image on a coin is a wonderful way to highlight the importance of this park. I am very pleased with this decision and proud to represent the Chickasaw National Recreation Area and the surrounding communities."

The present-day Chickasaw National Recreation Area is located south of Sulphur, Okla. In 1902 the Park was originally authorized as the Sulphur Springs Reservation. Four years later it was renamed the Platt National Park. Areas adjacent to Platt National Park such as the Arbuckle National Recreation Area were combined together in 1976 and established as the Chickasaw National Recreation Area. To learn more about the Chickasaw National Recreation Area please visit https://www.nps.gov.

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