Oklahoma! May 2026

: The "Sooner State," referring to settlers who entered the territory to claim land before the official start of the 1889 Land Run.

Oklahoma is a state in the South Central United States, known for its deep Native American roots, pioneering history, and diverse geography. Admitted as the 46th state on November 16, 1907, it was formed by the union of Oklahoma Territory and Indian Territory. : Oklahoma City . Oklahoma!

: The state bird is the scissor-tailed flycatcher , and the state animal is the buffalo . Interestingly, its state vegetable is the watermelon . History and Culture : The "Sooner State," referring to settlers who

: Derived from the Choctaw words okla ("people") and humma ("red"). : The "Sooner State