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In the early 1800s, the Cherokee Indian tribe was forcibly relocated to what was then Indian Territory, now Oklahoma. Following their alliance with the Confederates during the Civil War and consequent defeat, the U.S. government seized the land. Fast forward to 1893, the Cherokee Land Strip was opened for settlement, resulting in a chaotic land rush where 100,000 hopeful settlers competed for a mere 42,000 parcels. This led to the establishment of several towns, including Marshall, Covington, and Garber.