Central Land Run

The Central Land Run was a historical event in 1893 when the U.S. government opened about two million acres of unassigned land in Oklahoma for settlement. People hurried to claim parcels of land, often arriving early to stake the best spots. This event opened up new opportunities for rapid settlement and development in the region, shaping the state's early growth. The Land Run is a notable example of how land policies encouraged westward expansion and settlement during that period.