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OKLAHOMA LAND RUSH, 1893. Homesteaders at registration booths south of Arkansas City


OKLAHOMA LAND RUSH, 1893. Homesteaders at registration booths south of Arkansas City


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OKLAHOMA LAND RUSH, 1893. Homesteaders at registration booths south of Arkansas City

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

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1893 Arkansas Boomer Boomtown Booth Border Boundary Camp Cherokee Strip Encampment Frontier Frontiersman Homesteader Immigrant Kansas Land Land Rush Manifest Destiny Register September Settler Strip Tent Territory Westward Expansion Southeast


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This print captures the essence of the Oklahoma Land Rush in 1893, a pivotal moment in American history. The image showcases a bustling scene at registration booths located south of Arkansas City, Kansas, on the border with the Oklahoma Territory. Homesteaders from all walks of life have gathered here on September 15th, anxiously awaiting the following day's opening of the Cherokee Strip. The drawing, sourced from a contemporary American newspaper, transports us back to this late 19th-century boomtown atmosphere. It vividly portrays men and women who embody the spirit of manifest destiny and westward expansion as they seek new opportunities in uncharted territories. These brave settlers have set up camp in an encampment that stretches as far as one can see. Tents dotting the landscape serve as temporary homes for these frontiersmen and immigrants who are determined to claim their piece of land amidst this chaotic yet exhilarating rush. The boundary between Kansas and Oklahoma becomes blurred as individuals register themselves for their chance at owning land within the coveted Cherokee Strip. This image is not just a snapshot frozen in time; it represents hope, ambition, and resilience during an era when America was still forging its identity. It serves as a reminder of our ancestors' unwavering determination to build better lives for themselves while shaping our nation's future.

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