Oklahoma
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State Nickname: "Sooner
State ": On April 22, 1889, land opened for white
settlement in Oklahoma. Some people entered in “sooner”
than they were supposed to. They became known as Sooners.
Eventually that nickname spread to all Oklahomans.
Capital City: Oklahoma City
Fun & Interesting Facts:
- Oklahoma was mostly Indian Territory until the late 1800s.
- Oklahoma's state capitol building is the only capitol
in the world with an oil well under it. Although its legal
description is Capitol Site #1, it is referred to as Petunia
#1 because it was originally drilled in the middle of a
flower bed.
- Oklahoma has the largest American Indian population of
any state. Many of the 252,420 American Indians living in
Oklahoma today are descendants from the original 67 tribes
inhabiting Indian Territory.
- Oklahoma is the third largest gas-producing state in
the nation.
- Vinita is the oldest incorporated town on Oklahoma
Route 66 being established in 1871. Vinita was
the first town in Oklahoma to enjoy electricity. Originally
named Downingville. The towns name was later changed to
Vinita, in honor of Vinnie Ream, the sculptress who created
the life-size statue of Lincoln at the United States Capitol.
Source: Oklahoma
Official State Web Site
 State
Flag: Oklahoma state flag honors more than 60 groups
of Native Americans and their ancestors. The blue background
represent the color of the flag carried by Choctaw soldiers
during the civil war. The center shield represents the battle
shield of an Osage Indian warrior. The shield is made of buffalo
hide and decorated with eagle feathers. The peace pipe or
calumet and an olive branch lie across the shield symbolize
peace. The crosses on the shield, Native American signs for
stars represent high ideals.
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