Today, Oklahoma has the third highest per capita income growth in the nation. But it wasn't always so. Oklahoma industries had to struggle to get to where they are today and become the economic power they are today.
In the early 19th century, several Native American tribes were forcefully relocated from several southern states and placed in Oklahoma. Because of this, there are 25 Native American languages spoken in Oklahoma alone, the most of any state in the Union. Because of the harsh conditions many tribes endured during the relocation, the event has come to be known as the Trail of Tears.
By the end of the 19th century, more than 30 tribes had been allocated to Oklahoma. In the early 20th century, attempts were made to create an all American Indian state. The name Oklahoma, a Choctaw word meaning "land of the red man," and Sequoyah, meant to honor the Cherokee man of the same name, were put forth in proposals to the U.S. government, but these attempts at statehood failed.
Statehood eventually came in 1907 when shortly after several oil pools were discovered. This resulted in rapid population growth and a strong start to Oklahoma's economy as its people began to become wealthy. For most of the century, Tulsa was known as the "Oil Capital of the World."
During this same time the terrorist Ku Klux Klan group gained a strong presence. Furthermore, Jim Crow laws (laws designed to oppress Blacks and prevent them from integrating with Whites) were rampant. Despite the oppression, Oklahoma became home to one of the most prosperous Black communities in America.
A combination of poor farming techniques and drought lead to a struggling farming industry during the 1930's. This resulted in a massive soil and water conservation effort that saw the creation of over 200 reservoirs across the state.
Today, Oklahoma's economy is strong thanks to the strength of the afore mentioned aviation, energy, telecommunications, and biotechnology industries.
Holding Oklahoma Land for Sale
With the economy staying strong and the population growing, if you own Oklahoma land you might want to hang on to it for a little while longer. However, if you are looking for Oklahoma land for sale, then now is a great time to buy!
