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Territories of the United States are sub-national administrative divisions overseen by the federal government of the United States.
Apr 25, 2024 · Southwest, region, southwestern United States, historically denoting several geographic areas in turn and changing over the years as the nation expanded. After the War of 1812, the Southwest generally meant Missouri, Arkansas, and Louisiana; after Texas was annexed, it, too, was included.
Oct 8, 2017 · The Territory of the United States South of the River Ohio, often called the Southwest Territory, was created by an act of Congress on May 26, 1790.
History. Dictionaries thesauruses pictures and press releases. Southwest Territory. views 3,731,178 updated. SOUTHWEST TERRITORY, the title applied to the region established in 1790 and officially named the "Territory of the United States, South of the River Ohio."
Mar 24, 2021 · The Territory South of the River Ohio, also known as the Southwest Territory, existed as an incorporated territory of the United States from 26 May 1790 to 1 June 1796.
Rocky Mount State Historic Site is home of the famous Cobb house and other historic structures and is well-known for its service as the capital of the Southwest Territory in the late 1700s. On Rocky Mount’s 40 acres, visitors will also find a flock of authentic Cotswold sheep, a blacksmith shop and gardens maintained by master gardeners.
The Southwest Ordinance (1 Stat. 123), approved on May 26, 1790, organized the "Territory of the United States, South of the River Ohio" into one political district and established provisions for its interim governance by Congress and expected transition to statehood.
