12th United States Congress - States Admitted and Territories Organized

States Admitted and Territories Organized

  • April 30, 1812: Louisiana was admitted as a state into the Union. It was formerly known as the Territory of Orleans
  • June 4, 1812: Missouri Territory was organized. It was formed from the remainder of the Territory of Orleans

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