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The first territorial capital of the Mississippi Territory was Natchez, established in 1798. In 1802, the capital was moved to Washington, Mississippi, which served as the capital until 1817 when Mississippi became a state.
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Who were the first European countries to explore the Mississippi territory?
Hernando DeSoto
What was Michigan before it became a state?
It was just land, I guess... Congress established the Michigan Territory in 1805. William Hull was the first territorial governor and the capital of the territory was Detroit.
What were the colonial and territorial days in Wisconsin?
Wisconsin was never a US colony. It was part of the Northwest Territory in 1788 and then was part of Indiana, Illinois, Michigan until it became its own territory in 1836. It became the 30th state in 1848. The first territorial governor was Henry Dodge.
Who was the first delegate to Congress from the Arizona Territory?
In the first election held under the new territorial government, 18 July 1864, Charles Poston was elected delegate to the United States Congress for the territory of Arizona.
What is Hernando de Soto famous for?
He lead the first European expedition deep into the territory of the modern-day United States, and was the first European documented to have crossed the Mississippi River.
How do you use the word territory in a sentence?
He was the sole salesperson for the company's eastern sales territory.Much of the territory in the Rockies is too mountainous for farming.The governor of the territory became the first governor of the state.
Which European country first claimed the area that is now Oklahoma?
under French rule until 1803, when all the French territory west of the Mississippi River was purchased by the United States.i.e. it was first claimed by France .
Was Mississippi ever colonized by another nation before it was part of the us?
Yes. The territory that is now Mississippi was first colonized by the European. It has been under the control of Spanish, British, and French governments.
Who was the first govoner of washngton?
Washington Territory had 14 territorial governors from its organization in 1853 until the formation of the state of Washington in 1889. Territorial governors were appointed by the President of the United States. Elisha P. Ferry had the longest term of eight years and went on to become the state's first governor.
Who was the first governor of Idaho?
George Laird Shoup was the 17th and last of the Territorial Governors of the Territory of Idaho, and the first Governor of the State of Idaho. William H. Wallace, who was appointed by President Abraham Lincoln, was the first of the Territorial Governors. A link is provided for you to look over the list of all the Territorial and State Governors of the State of Idaho. You'll find that like below. The current governor of Idaho is Butch Otter
Who was the first governor of MS?
David Holmes was the first governor of Mississippi after it acquired statehood. He served from December 10, 1817 to January 5, 1820. However, Winthrop Sargent was the first governor of Mississippi Territory, serving from May 7, 1798 to May 25, 1801.
What president was the first territorial governor of Florida?
Andrew Jackson was the first territorial governor of Florida.
