Cherokee Outlet

The Cherokee Outlet was a strip of land in present-day northern Oklahoma, originally designated to the Cherokee Nation in the 1830s as part of their removal from the eastern United States. It served as a buffer zone between Indian Territory and American settlement. The U.S. government opened the Outlet for non-Native settlement in 1893, leading to a land rush. This event significantly impacted the landscape and demographics of the region, ultimately shaping Oklahoma's history. Today, the Cherokee Outlet is a key part of discussions about Native American land rights and heritage.