Coal Lands, Segregated | The Encyclopedia of Oklahoma History and Culture
COAL LANDS, SEGREGATED. ... States Geological Survey suggested that a little more than 445,000 acres in the Choctaw Nation be segregated from the allotment process. In 1904, with the urging of Choctaw leadership, the government decided to sell the unleased land in 960acre tracts, under sealed bids. However, deeming the bids inadequate ...