Description: Oklahoma's Flag
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Date it became a state: 1907
Governor: Brad Henry
Land Area: 69,919 sq miles
States Surrounding it: Texas, Louisiana, Arkansas, Missouri, Kansas, Colorado, New Mexico
State Nickname: The Sooner State
State Motto: Labor conquers all things
State Mammal: Bison
State Bird: Scissor tailed Flycatcher
State Tree: Redbud
History (5 important events):
1. In 1995 Terrorist bombs, blew up the Murrah Federal building
2. 1541 Is When Spanish explorers Coronado Ventured through the area on his quest for the lost city of gold.
3.In 1803 U.S. acquired most of Oklahoma from france in the Louisiana Purchase
4.1682 French explorer Robert Cavelier and Sieur de la Salle claimed Oklahoma for France
5. 1872 The railroad crossed Oklahoma and routes of commerce began to open
Geography (Describe the land, rivers, mountains, lakes, etc):
Black Mesa is in Cimarron Country (4,973 feet high) the lowest is due east of Idaho in McCurtain Country (6,287 Feet)
Attractions/Places to Visit:
1. Cowboy hall of fame
2.Fort Gibson Stockade
3. Pari-mutuel horse racing
Other Interesting Facts:
November 16, 1907 Oklahoma became the 46th state in the U.S.
Oklahoma is comprised in 77 Countries