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Signing of the Treaty

When
1816-08-24
Where
Portage des Sioux, Missouri
Part of
Treaty of St. Louis (1816) with the Council of Three Fires

The treaty was signed on August 24, 1816, at Portage des Sioux, despite being named for St. Louis.

The Treaty of St. Louis was signed on August 24, 1816, and proclaimed on December 30, 1816. Although named for St. Louis, the treaty was conducted at Portage des Sioux, Missouri, located immediately north of St. Louis.

Sources

  1. Treaty of St. Louis (1816) Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-10

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