Indian Territory: Quick Facts

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Map of the United States highlighting the historical Indian Territory in orange, covering the area of present-day Oklahoma in the central southern region of the country. The rest of the United States is shown in light gray for context, with major borders and surrounding countries labeled.

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Topics

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Major Events

Infographic map showing the routes of the Trail of Tears, the forced relocation of five major Native American nations from the southeastern United States to Indian Territory in the 1830s, highlighting 9 states crossed, 5,045 miles traveled, key routes and camps, and major events.

Trail of Tears

Oklahoma

state, United States

United States

country, North America

Key People

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Mary Lucinda Bonney

American educator and reformer

Patrick J. Hurley

Patrick J. Hurley

American diplomat