Purcell: The Birthplace of the State of Oklahoma

McClain County · on grounds of McClain County Courthouse in Purcell

The first convention advocating the combining of Oklahoma and Indian Territories into a single state was held at Purcell on September 13, 1893. Delegates to the convention sent their resolution to Congress, but no action was taken. Oklahoma was admitted to the Union fourteen years later.

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