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Treaty Terms and Exchange

When
1819
Where
Edwardsville, Illinois
Part of
US–Kickapoo treaty at Edwardsville, Illinois

The Kickapoo ceded Illinois lands for a Missouri tract and goods, marking a significant territorial shift.

The treaty required the Kickapoo to cede all holdings in Illinois, nearly half the state. They received a smaller tract on the Osage River in Missouri and $3,000 in goods. This exchange facilitated their relocation to Missouri.

Sources

  1. Kickapoo Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-19

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