Territorial Representation
The territory sent one non-voting delegate to the United States House of Representatives.
| Delegate | Years | Party | District home | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benjamin Parke | December 12, 1805 – March 1, 1808 | none | ||
| Jesse Burgess Thomas | October 22, 1808 – March 3, 1809 | Democratic-Republican | ||
| Jonathan Jennings | November 27, 1809 – December 11, 1816 | none |
The area of Indiana Territory was reduced in 1805 by the creation of Michigan Territory, and again in 1809 by the creation of Illinois Territory. On December 11, 1816, Indiana was admitted into the Union as a state.
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