Illinois Territory

Illinois Territory was a historic, organized territory of the United States from February 3, 1809 and organized into the state of Illinois in December 3, 1818.

Related Topics:
Organized territory - United States - February 3 - 1809 - Illinois - December 3 - 1818

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It was separated out of the west of Indiana Territory and included Illinois, Wisconsin and parts of Minnesota. This land was attached to the Michigan Territory after Illinois became a state.

Related Topics:
Indiana Territory - Wisconsin - Minnesota - Michigan Territory

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Kaskaskia was the territorial capital.

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