Minnesota Territory

Minnesota Territory was an organized territory of the United States from March 3, 1849 to May 11, 1858, when Minnesota was admitted as the 32nd state. The original boundaries, as carved out of Iowa Territory, included the current Minnesota region and most of the Dakotas east of the Missouri River. Minnesota Territory also included portions of Wisconsin Territory that did not become part of Wisconsin, located between the Mississippi River and Wisconsin, including the Arrowhead Region.

Related Topics:
Organized territory - United States - March 3 - 1849 - May 11 - 1858 - Minnesota - Iowa Territory - The Dakotas - Missouri River - Wisconsin Territory - Wisconsin - Arrowhead Region

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The territorial capital was St. Paul, Minnesota.

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