When was it published?

November 7, 1806 in The Enquirer

Domestic News November 7, 1806

The Enquirer

Q: What sub-type of article is it?

Migration Or Settlement, Education, Economic

Q: What keywords are associated?

Population Growth, Kentucky Settlement, Tennessee Settlement, Ohio Population, Western Emigration, New England Migrants, Colleges Established

Richmond, Henrico County, Virginia

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What is this article about?

Rapid population increase in territories beyond Alleghany Ridges, with Kentucky at 220,959 (1800 census, likely +25% since), Tennessee 100,000 (+25%), Ohio 60,000 since 1795 (from 10,000). Many emigrants from New-England; settlers focus on learning, colleges in Kentucky/Tennessee, new one planned in Ohio at Athens.

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The Interior Country.---The increase of population in our territories beyond the Alleghany Ridges is rapid beyond example. The States of Kentucky and Tennessee have been principally settled within twenty-five years past. According to the last census, Kentucky contained 220,959 inhabitants, and Tennessee 100,000. And it is reasonable to conclude, they have increased at least one quarter since that census was taken in 1800.---The State of Ohio has received the principal part of its white population within twelve years. When the general peace with the Indians in the N. W. Territory was concluded in 1795, the white population was supposed to be not more than 10,000.

We have reason to conclude, that the State of Ohio, which comprehends not all the settled country N. W. of Ohio River, contains at least 60,000 souls.-Very many of the emigrants to these three States, especially to Ohio, were from New-England. Considering the condition of the settlers, we are informed they pay considerable attention to learning. Kentucky and Tennessee have colleges. In Ohio a college is about to be established at Athens, a pleasant township on Hocking river about 45 miles from its junction with the Ohio.

What sub-type of article is it?

Migration Or Settlement Education Economic

What keywords are associated?

Population Growth Kentucky Settlement Tennessee Settlement Ohio Population Western Emigration New England Migrants Colleges Established

Where did it happen?

Territories Beyond The Alleghany Ridges

Domestic News Details

Primary Location

Territories Beyond The Alleghany Ridges

Event Details

Increase of population in territories beyond the Alleghany Ridges is rapid beyond example. Kentucky and Tennessee principally settled within twenty-five years past, with 220,959 and 100,000 inhabitants per 1800 census, increased at least one quarter since. Ohio received principal white population within twelve years; in 1795, white population not more than 10,000, now at least 60,000 souls. Many emigrants from New-England. Settlers pay considerable attention to learning; Kentucky and Tennessee have colleges; college about to be established at Athens on Hocking river in Ohio.