OKLA HUMMA

   The name Oklahoma comes from the Choctaw language.  Once the Civil War had ended,  delegates from the 5 Civilized Tribes traveled to Washington DC to resume formal relationships with the US government.  During the meeting,  Choctaw delegate Rev. Allen Wright suggested naming the Indian Territory  "Oklahumma".  In the Choctaw language "okla" means "people" and "humma" means "red".  The Indian Territory would officially be known as the Oklahoma Territory, or literally "Territory of the Red People".  Today "The State of Oklahoma" literally means "The state belonging to Red People".  You may have to get a magnifying glass to see the map!