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Calera (Bryan County, Choctaw Nation, Oklahoma) began life as Cale Switch in 1872.
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Robin Cole-Jett
- 3 days ago
Polly Ann Colbert, Chickasaw Free Woman
The life of Polly Ann Colbert, a Chickasaw Free Woman, is a history lesson of Indian Territory.
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Robin Cole-Jett
- 4 days ago
Indian Territory in the Civil War
The re-taking of forts in Indian Territory was one minor focus of Grant's Vicksburg campaign in the Civil War.
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Robin Cole-Jett
- Sep 18
Comanche Rations at Fort Supply
Comanches received rations of food as well as monies to offset the loss of territory at Fort Supply.
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Robin Cole-Jett
- Sep 17
Fort Sill, Still Active
Fort Sill represents the Old West and flourishes as the last remaining, active military post that was built during the Indian wars.
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Robin Cole-Jett
- Sep 17
Fort Washita
Fort Washita's main purpose was to protect Chickasaw and Choctaw settlers from the Plains Indians and Anglo "land smugglers."
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Robin Cole-Jett
- Sep 13
The Chickasaws and their Nation
Establishing the Chickasaw Nation along the Red River proved to be a long ordeal.
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Robin Cole-Jett
- Sep 13
The Shawnees in the Red River Valley of Texas and Oklahoma
The Shawnees were originally from the Ohio River, not the Red River.
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Robin Cole-Jett
- Sep 13
The Kiowas of the Oklahoma Plains
The Kiowas of the Oklahoma Plains created a unique horse and buffalo hunting culture.
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Robin Cole-Jett
- Sep 10
The Academies of the Choctaws and Chickasaws
The academies established by the Choctaws and Chickasaws in Indian Territory were mission schools.
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Robin Cole-Jett
- Sep 10
Cynthia Ann Parker's First Photograph
While in Fort Worth upon her capture in 1860, Cynthia Ann Parker's first photograph was taken while she nursed her daughter.
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Robin Cole-Jett
- Sep 8
The Osages in the Red River Valley
The Osage Nation claims to have held territory from the Ohio to the Red River Valley of the South.
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Robin Cole-Jett
- Sep 8
The Comanche Empire
The Comancheria — the Comanche Empire — became a formidable force for both the Europeans and Anglo American colonizers.
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Robin Cole-Jett
- Sep 6
The Choctaw Nation in Indian Territory
The Choctaw Nation was the first of the "five civilized tribes" to face removal into Indian Territory.
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Robin Cole-Jett
- Sep 4
The Great Western Cattle Trail
The Great Western Trail was the last great northern cattle trail.
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Robin Cole-Jett
- Sep 4
The Shawnee Cattle Trail
The Shawnee Trail is also known as Preston Road or Texas Trail or Military Road or Emigrant Trail.
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Robin Cole-Jett
- Sep 4
End of the Trail: The Trail of Tears for the Choctaws
The Trail of Tears for the Choctaws ended at a little place called Ultima Thule, and the beginning of their new home was Eagletown.
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Robin Cole-Jett
- Sep 3
Brown Springs in Love County, Oklahoma
Brown's Spring in Love County, Oklahoma is a natural spring about 200 yards from the Red River.
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Robin Cole-Jett
- Sep 3
The Wichitas, Natives of the Cross Timbers
The Wichitas were the people of the Cross Timbers.
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Robin Cole-Jett
- Aug 31
Wreck in the Red River
A wreck in the Red River is an archeological site.
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