This is a brief explanation of the opening of Indian Territory land to white settlement in what became known as the Oklahoma Territory in 1889. Many links are provided for additional information.

A map from 1914 of Oklahoma showing the capital of Oklahoma City, counties and county seats, principal cities and towns, railroads, and rivers. A grid reference in the margins of the map lists counties, principal cities, and towns of...

A map from 1920 of Oklahoma showing the capital of Oklahoma City, counties and county seats, principal cities and towns, railroads, and rivers. A grid reference in the margins of the map lists counties, principal cities, and towns of...

A map from 1903 of the Indian Territory and Oklahoma Territory prior to statehood (November 16, 1907), showing the boundary between the territories, the territorial capitals of Tahlequah (Indian Territory) and Guthrie (Oklahoma...

A map from 1906 of the Indian Territory and Oklahoma Territory prior to statehood (November 16, 1907), showing the boundary between the territories, the territorial capitals of Tahlequah (Indian Territory) and Guthrie (Oklahoma...

A map from 1919 of Oklahoma showing the capital of Oklahoma City, principal cities and towns, railroads, and rivers.

A map from 1922 of Oklahoma showing the capital of Oklahoma City, principal cities and towns, railroads, and rivers.

A map from 1919 of Oklahoma showing the capital of Oklahoma City, counties and county seats, principal cities and towns, railroads, and rivers.

A map from 1920 of Oklahoma showing the capital of Oklahoma City, counties and county seats, principal cities and towns, railroads, and rivers.

A map from 1920 of Oklahoma showing the capital of Oklahoma City, counties and county seats, principal cities and towns, railroads, and rivers.

A map from 1909 of Oklahoma showing the capital of Guthrie (moved to Oklahoma City on June 11, 1910), principal cities and towns, railroads, and rivers.

An image of Oklahoma Sports Teams.

Capitol of the Cherokee nation from 1869 to 1907, when Oklahoma became a state.

Home of Oklahoma politician Ernest Whitworth Marland.

An image of the Oklahoma State Bird.

Oklahoma State Map

An image of the Oklahoma State Reptile.

An image of the Oklahoma State Tree.

A huge tornado in Oklahoma, USA plows its way through anything standing in its path. It whips up debri from the ground below while the storm rages on in the dark skies above.

Find a brief recounting of resistance by several Indian tribes in an attempt to maintain their territory. See how the settlers participating in the Oklahoma land rush stole land set aside for several Indian tribes.

This article described the life and political career of the Oklahoma senator, including his political support of President John F. Kennedy.

"Out of the Dust", a Newbery Award Winning, poetic book by Karen Hesse. The heroine, Billie Joe, faces issues of forgiveness and healing during the Dust Bowl. The story is set in Oklahoma, during the Great Depression. Make a smart choice...

This in-depth biography discusses the life of Kiowa peace chief Chief Kicking Bird of Oklahoma. Learn about his work to prevent acts of war and create a peaceful relationship between Native Americans and white settlers.

Learn about the life and writing of Oklahoma-born historian Angie Debo, who wrote about Native American history.