Episode 3 of 3

Incorporation into Louisiana

When
1812-08-04
Where
Louisiana
Part of
The United States annexes the Republic of West Florida

The territory was formally added to Louisiana in August 1812 following an act of Congress.

The land was added to Louisiana on August 4, 1812, following an act of Congress passed earlier that year. This formalized the annexation, though the area had been occupied since late 1810.

Sources

  1. Republic of West Florida Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-26

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