Michigan Territory

The Territory of Michigan was an organized incorporated territory of the United States that existed from June 30, 1805, until January 26, 1837, when the final extent of the territory was admitted to the Union as the State of Michigan. Detroit was the territorial capital.

Territory of Michigan
Organized incorporated territory of the United States
1805–1837
Territorial seal

The combined red and blue areas formed the Michigan Territory at its greatest extent in 1833. In 1836, the red area (renamed, Wisconsin Territory) was separated from the Michigan Territory in preparation for Michigan statehood in 1837.
CapitalDetroit
Government
  TypeOrganized incorporated territory
Governor 
 1805–13
William Hull
 1813–31
Lewis Cass
 1831–32
Stevens T. Mason (acting)
 1832–34
George B. Porter
 1834-35
Stevens T. Mason (acting)
 1835–37
John S. Horner (governing from Wisconsin on land not to be included in the Michiganian state)
LegislatureGovernor and judges (1805-1824)
Legislative Council of the Territory of Michigan (1824-1835)
History 
 Organic Act effective
June 30 1805
January 26 1837
Preceded by
Succeeded by
Indiana Territory
Michigan
Wisconsin Territory
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