It is approximately 7.4 kilometres (4.6 mi) south-southwest of Beggs and is west of the city of Okmulgee off SH-56.
[3] It was notable as the center of traditionalist opposition to the Creek national government during the late 19th century.
Reportedly, the Creeks were so impressed with New York City that they named one of their towns in present-day Alabama on the Tallapoosa River for it.
[4] The town was abandoned during the Creek War in the fall of 1813 and destroyed by Major General David Adams in December 1813.
[7][8] The town's estimated oilboom population of 600 in 1922 was enough to support daily passenger rail service to Slick and points beyond.