Fraud Blocker Skip to main content

Home > Arts > Pop art > Contemporary art > Contemporary art gallery

OKLAHOMA LAND RUSH, 1893. Homesteaders at Arkansas City, Kansas, sit on registration


OKLAHOMA LAND RUSH, 1893. Homesteaders at Arkansas City, Kansas, sit on registration


Choose from the following product ranges for this image

Framed Photos
Photo Prints
Jigsaw Puzzles
Poster Prints
Canvas Prints
Fine Art Prints
Metal Prints
Housewares


We accept all major credit cards


Granger Art on Demand

Wall Art and Photo Gifts from Granger


OKLAHOMA LAND RUSH, 1893. Homesteaders at Arkansas City, Kansas, sit on registration

OKLAHOMA LAND RUSH, 1893.
Homesteaders at Arkansas City, Kansas, sit on registration stools facing the border with the Oklahoma Territory, 15 September 1893, awaiting the following days opening of the Cherokee Strip. Drawing from a contemporary American newspaper

Granger holds millions of images spanning more than 25,000 years of world history, from before the Stone Age to the dawn of the Space Age

Media ID 12568351

1893 Arkansas Black Boomer Boomtown Border Boundary Cherokee Strip Commerce Frontier Frontiersman Homesteader Immigrant Kansas Land Rush Manifest Destiny Pail Register September Settlement Settler Stool Strip Territory Vendor Water Westward Expansion Southeast


FEATURES IN THESE COLLECTIONS

> Arts > Contemporary art

> Arts > Pop art > Contemporary art > Contemporary art gallery

> Granger Art on Demand > U.S. States


EDITORS COMMENTS
Captured in this historic print from 1893, we witness the anticipation and determination of homesteaders at Arkansas City, Kansas, as they prepare for the Oklahoma Land Rush. Seated on registration stools along the border with the Oklahoma Territory, these men symbolize a pivotal moment in American history - the turn of the century westward expansion. With their hats shielding them from the late September sun, these frontiersmen represent a diverse group of immigrants seeking new opportunities and manifest destiny. Among them are African Americans who played an integral role in shaping our nation's landscape. As they patiently await the opening of Cherokee Strip, their eyes reflect hope and dreams for a better future. In this bustling boomtown setting, commerce thrives with vendors offering cups of water to quench parched throats amidst all the excitement. The drawing captures every detail - from settlers clutching pails and registers to establish their claim to land, to families huddled together ready to embark on this daring journey into uncharted territory. This image serves as a reminder of America's pioneering spirit and resilience during times of great change. It encapsulates an era when boundaries were pushed beyond imagination and settlement was transformed into opportunity. As we gaze upon this snapshot frozen in time, let us honor those brave souls who paved the way for progress.

MADE IN THE USA
Safe Shipping with 30 Day Money Back Guarantee

FREE PERSONALISATION*
We are proud to offer a range of customisation features including Personalised Captions, Color Filters and Picture Zoom Tools

FREE COLORIZATION SERVICE
You can choose advanced AI Colorization for this picture at no extra charge!

SECURE PAYMENTS
We happily accept a wide range of payment options so you can pay for the things you need in the way that is most convenient for you

* Options may vary by product and licensing agreement. Zoomed Pictures can be adjusted in the Cart.



redeem
Beautiful Photo Prints and Gifts
image
Professionally Printed
inventory
Photo Prints are in stock
thumb_up
Professional quality finish
diamond
Made with high-grade materials
inventory_2
Carefully packed to aid safe arrival



Related Images


OKLAHOMA LAND RUSH, 1893. Selling water to homesteaders on their way to the opening
OKLAHOMA LAND RUSH, 1893. Selling water to homesteaders on their way to the opening
PENNSYLVANIA: TITUSVILLE. View of the New York and Liverpool Petroleum Company
PENNSYLVANIA: TITUSVILLE. View of the New York and Liverpool Petroleum Company

+

Shipping

+

Choices

+

Reviews

+

Guaranteed




Related Collections


U.S. States
U.S. States
Browse 910 Prints
Contemporary art
Contemporary art
Browse 120,845 Prints
Contemporary art gallery
Contemporary art gallery
Browse 9,150 Prints