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In 1828 the western boundary of Arkansas was established, separating the Indian Territory (to become Oklahoma) from what had been Arkansas Territory and including part of the southern edge of what had been Missouri Territory.<sup>2</sup> | In 1828 the western boundary of Arkansas was established, separating the Indian Territory (to become Oklahoma) from what had been Arkansas Territory and including part of the southern edge of what had been Missouri Territory.<sup>2</sup> | ||
At first, some white settlers departed | At first, some white settlers departed when the area was set aside for the Indians. After Indian government proved effective, more whites began to settle in Indian Territory. | ||
'''1830-1850. '''No other federal censuses were taken in present-day Oklahoma in 1830, 1840, or 1850. | '''1830-1850. '''No other federal censuses were taken in present-day Oklahoma in 1830, 1840, or 1850. | ||