165 years ago today - Jun 26, 1855

Indian Territory Mission established to proselytize among Cherokees and Creeks in what is now Oklahoma. Directed almost exclusively toward Native Americans, mission closes in 1877, reopens in 1883 with increasing efforts toward Anglos.

[On This Day in Mormon History, http://onthisdayinmormonhistory.blogspot.com]

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