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Establishment of Minnesota Territory
- When
- March 3, 1849
- Where
- Capitol of the United States
The 30th Congress passed a bill on March 3, 1849, creating the organized incorporated Territory of Minnesota.
The act defined the territory's boundaries, including present-day Minnesota and parts of North and South Dakota. It established the jurisdiction under federal sovereignty, distinct from statehood, with powers derived from Congress. The territory existed until 1858, when the eastern portion was admitted as a state.
Sources
- Territories of the United States Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-29
- Minnesota Territory Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-15
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