Territorial Evolution of The United States - 1890s

1890s

May 2, 1890

Oklahoma Territory was organized from the western portion of Indian Territory, and included the Neutral Strip, and corresponded to the western half of present-day Oklahoma.

July 3, 1890

Idaho Territory was admitted as the 43rd state, Idaho.

July 10, 1890

Wyoming Territory was admitted as the 44th state, Wyoming.

July 4, 1894

The Kingdom of Hawaii became the Republic of Hawaii.

January 4, 1896

Utah Territory was admitted as the 45th state, Utah.

May 4, 1896

A Supreme Court ruling officially assigns Greer County to Oklahoma Territory.

August 12, 1898

The Republic of Hawaii was annexed by the United States.

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