Who claimed the Oklahoma panhandle in the early 1800s?

Answer 1

In the early 1800s, the Oklahoma panhandle was primarily claimed by the United States as part of the Louisiana Purchase in 1803. However, it was not officially organized as a territory until later, and various Native American tribes, including the Cheyenne and Arapaho, inhabited the region. The area remained largely unsettled and contested until the mid-19th century, when it began to attract settlers and attention for its potential for agriculture and ranching.