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Ancient Oklahoma and Her People

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Ancient Oklahoma had people living in it long before Columbus discovered the New World.

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French Explorers in America and the Early French Explorers

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French explorers in America wound their way down the Mississippi River after the French colonization of North America.

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History of the Comanche and the Day a Spaniard Destroyed a Tribe

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History of the Comanche includes a long, often tragic history, made darker in 1717 when Don Juan de Padillo attacked.

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Spanish Explorers in Oklahoma and Their Devastating Gold Lust

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Spanish Explorers in Oklahoma came hoping to find gold. What they discovered was hunger, peril, and disappointment.

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Places To Visit in Oklahoma That Are Amazing

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Looking for places to visit in Oklahoma? Here are ten amazing places you've got to see.

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Native American Missions and Mennonites in Indian Territory  

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Native American Missions were established in the 1880s by Mennonites who caused more harm than good.

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Canton Lake State Park

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Canton Lake State Park is known for its great boating and water activities as well as plenty of fine fishing.

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