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Organization of Southwest Territory
- When
- May 26, 1790
- Where
- Southwest Territory
The ceded lands were organized into the Southwest Territory on May 26, 1790, under federal administration.
After the cession, the federal government organized the area into the Southwest Territory. This marked the transition from North Carolina's jurisdiction to federal territorial status. The territory later developed its own legislative structures, with elections held in 1793 and the first legislative session in 1794.
Sources
- Tennessee Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-25
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