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The territory of Oklahoma was added to the Indian Territory Mission in 1894. Then the states of Arkansas and Kansas were added on 1 March 1895. Finally, Texas came within the boundaries of the mission on 1 January 1897, when it was transferred from the Southern States Mission. This eventually prompted a name change to the Southwestern States Mission in March 1898.

Creation of the Southwestern States Mission

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Missouri and Louisiana added to the mission.

Boundary Change

The mission home was moved to 1421 Locust St., Kansas City, Missouri. It was later moved to 1405 Locust St., Kansas City, Missouri.

Headquarters Move

The Mission's name was changed to the Central States Mission and headquarters were moved from St. Johns, Kansas to Independence, Missouri. The mission included Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Louisiana, Missouri, and Kansas.

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