Indian Territory

noun

1. a former territory of the U.S.: now in E Oklahoma. About 31,000 sq. mi. (80,000 sq. km).

Indian Territory

noun

1. the territory established in the early 19th century in present-day Oklahoma, where Indians were forced to settle by the US government. The last remnant was integrated into the new state of Oklahoma in 1907

Example Sentences

Brother M., my companion whom you met last fall in Indian Territory, is well and I know will be glad to hear from you.

From Project Gutenberg

A few seconds later half a dozen fine looking men rode forward, a well-known official of the Indian Territory at their head.

From Project Gutenberg

From 1838-46 there was agitation about removal, first to Wisconsin, later to Indian Territory.

From Project Gutenberg

Because thats the boundary mark between Kansas and Indian Territory, replied the miner.

From Project Gutenberg

The civilized tribes had been slave-holders before their removal to Indian Territory.

From Project Gutenberg