Minnesota Territory
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The Territory of Minnesota was an organized incorporated territory of the United States that existed from March 3, 1849, until May 11, 1858, when the eastern portion of the territory was admitted to t
The nine original counties of the Minnesota Territory extended into what became North Dakota and South Dakota (left)
Minnesota Territory Centennial stamp, issued in 1949 in recognition of Minnesota's unique Métis oxcart traders.
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Wisconsin Territory
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The Territory of Wisconsin was an organized and incorporated territory of the United States that existed from July 3, 1836, until May 29, 1848, when an eastern portion of the territory was admitted to
Minnesota Territory
…from 1853. It was named after its builder, Captain William B. Dodd, and significant portions of it still exist. When the region was still part of the Wisconsin Territory, the Red River Trails were further developed by Joe Rolette. There were three main trails, now identified as the West Plains Trail, East Plains Trail…
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