Event: St. Louis Becomes Territorial Capital Category: Politics and Government Brief Description: St. Louis was named as the first capital of the newly acquired Louisiana Territory in 1805. The first territorial governor, James Wilkinson, was dispatched to St. Louis shortly thereafter. Year: 1805 Decade: 1800 - 1809 Beginning Date: Jul. 04, 1805 |
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