Missouri Territory

The Territory of Missouri was an organized incorporated territory of the United States that existed from June 4, 1812, until August 10, 1821. In 1819, the Territory of Arkansas was created from a portion of its southern area. In 1821, a southeastern portion of the territory was admitted to the Union as the State of Missouri, and the rest became unorganized territory for several years.

Territory of Missouri
Organized incorporated territory of United States
1812–1821

Map of the Territory of Missouri in 1812
CapitalSt. Louis
  TypeOrganized incorporated territory
History 
 Renaming of Louisiana Territory
June 4 1812
 Territory of Arkansas created
March 2, 1819
 Missouri statehood
August 10 1821
Preceded by
Succeeded by
Louisiana Territory
Territory of Arkansas
Missouri
Unorganized territory
Indian Territory
Rupert's Land
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