Louisiana Territory facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Territory of Louisiana |
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| Organized incorporated territory of the United States | |||||||||
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 A map of the Territory of Louisiana |
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| Capital | St. Louis | ||||||||
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| • Type | Organized incorporated territory | ||||||||
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• 1805–1807
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James Wilkinson | ||||||||
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• 1807–1809
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Meriwether Lewis | ||||||||
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• 1810–1812
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Benjamin Howard | ||||||||
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• Established
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4 July 1805 | ||||||||
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• Renamed Territory of Missouri
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4 June 1812 | ||||||||
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The Territory of Louisiana or Louisiana Territory was an organized incorporated territory of the United States. It was made from the former Louisiana (New France) on July 4, 1805. It lasted until June 4, 1812, when it was renamed the Missouri Territory.
Creation
On March 3, 1805, Congress passed legislation organizing the District of Louisiana into the Louisiana Territory, starting July 4, 1805.
The Territory was governed like how the Indiana Territory was governed.
Government
The capitol of government was in St. Louis.
The first territorial governor was James Wilkinson. He was chosen by President Thomas Jefferson. He also was a Senior Officer of the United States Army while he was governor.
See also
In Spanish: Territorio de Luisiana para niños
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