Indian Territory

Indian Territory was a designated region in what is now Oklahoma, established in the 19th century for Native American tribes displaced from their original lands. It served as a territorial boundary where tribes such as the Cherokee, Choctaw, Chickasaw, Creek, and Seminole were relocated through policies like the Indian Removal Act. Over time, Indian Territory became a unique area with its own governance, housing many Native nations. Ultimately, in 1907, it was incorporated into the state of Oklahoma, transitioning from a designated Native American land to part of the U.S. state system.