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Organization of Montana Territory
- When
- May 26, 1864
- Where
- Montana Territory
Congress passed the Organic Act, and President Lincoln signed it into law on May 26, 1864, creating Montana Territory from parts of Idaho, Washington, and Dakota territories.
The Act of Congress, known as the Organic Act, established Montana as an organized incorporated territory. It drew from areas previously part of Idaho, Washington, and Dakota territories. The legislation prescribed a standard government structure, including a governor, secretary, and supreme court, appointed by the President with Senate consent.
Sources
- Montana Territory Wikipedia, revision of 2026-05-26
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