Episode 2 of 3

Mississippi Constitution Adoption

Name: Mississippi Constitution Adoption
Start: 1817-08-15
End: 1817-08-15
Location: Mississippi Territory

When: August 15, 1817
Where: Mississippi Territory
Part of: U.S. Congress splits the Mississippi Territory, creating the Alabama Territory

Mississippian delegates adopted a state constitution on August 15, 1817, satisfying the condition for the Alabama Territory's effective designation.

The Congressional Organic Act required the western part of the Mississippi Territory to form a state constitution before the division could take effect. On August 15, 1817, Mississippian delegates drew up and adopted this constitution. This action triggered the effective date for the Alabama Territory, which had been designated earlier in March.

Sources

Alabama Territory Wikipedia, revision of 2025-11-13

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