Minnesota Territory

territory of the USA between 1849-1858

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 the Union as the State of Minnesota.

Territorial Governors change

# Governor Took office Left office Party
1 Alexander Ramsey   June 1, 1849 May 15, 1853 Whig
2 Willis Arnold Gorman May 15, 1853 April 23, 1857 Democratic
3 Samuel Medary   April 23, 1857 May 24, 1858 Democratic

Territorial Secretaries change

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