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  1. Area

    The Northwest Territory included all the then-owned land of the United States west of Pennsylvania, east of the
    Lands … See more

    History

    Integration of the Northwest Territory into a political unit, and settlement, depended on three factors: relinquishment by the British, extinguishment of states' claims west of the Appalachians, and usurpation or purchase of lands fro… See more

    CapitalMarietta (1788–1790) · Cincinnati (1790–1799) · Chillicothe (1799–1803)
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    Northwest Ordinance

    The Northwest Ordinance of 1787 established the Northwest Territory, and defined its boundaries, form of government, and administrative structure. In particular, it defined the bodies of government, establishe… See more

    Settlements and forts

    Forts, garrisons and settlements established in the territory northwest of the River Ohio between 1778 and 1803 (excluding those established in Indiana Territory after 1800). They are listed by present-da… See more

    Counties

    Thirteen counties were formed by Governor Arthur St. Clair during the territory's existence:
    Washington County, with its seat at Marietta, was the first county formed in the territory, pr… See more

    See also

    Historic regions of the United States
    Louisiana Purchase, lands west of the Mississippi River
    Ohio Company
    Old Southwest, analogous lands south of the Ohio River… See more

    Further reading

    • Barr, Daniel P. The Boundaries Between Us: Natives and Newcomers Along the Frontiers of the Old Northwest Territory, 1750–1850 (Kent State University Press, 2006)
    • Beatty-Medina, Charles, and Melissa Rinehart, e… See more

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