 The outstanding event of his administration was the opening of the Cherokee Outlet on September 16, 1893.During his tenure, the U.S. Supreme Court transferred most of Greer County, Texas to Oklahoma in 1896, the Oklahoma Historical Society was formed and on February 21, 1895, Renfrow approved an act constituting that society as trustee for Oklahoma Territory.He was succeeded by Cassius M. Barnes, who entered office on May 24, 1897.