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December 3, 1948
Browning Chief
Browning, Glacier County, Montana
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Montana's unique U.S. history from the 1803 Louisiana Purchase, through claims by multiple nations and affiliations with six territories, to organization in 1865 and statehood in 1889. Known as the Treasure State for its resources.
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KNOW MONTANA
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Montana's History Unique
Not many states can boast of as interesting a pedigree as does Montana.
Montana's United States history dates from April 30, 1803, when Louisiana was purchased from France. Louisiana of that day included the vast area stretching west from the Mississippi river to the Continental Divide.
Four-sixths of what is now Montana was twice owned by France; once owned by Spain; was at various times parts of six territories as follows: Louisiana, Missouri, Nebraska. Dakota. Idaho and Montana.
In 1806, two-sixths of Montana was claimed by three nations-England, Spain and Russia. The United States title to the area now embracing Oregon, Washington, Idaho and a part of Montana, was not established until 1846. Two-sixths of Montana therefore was at one time part of Oregon country. In succession, it became part of the following territories: Washington. Idaho and Montana.
The territory of Montana was organized in 1865 and statehood was acquired in 1889.
Montana is the third largest state in the union. Rightfully called the Treasure State, Montana is exceptionally rich in natural resources.
Names . . .Places
Montana's History Unique
Not many states can boast of as interesting a pedigree as does Montana.
Montana's United States history dates from April 30, 1803, when Louisiana was purchased from France. Louisiana of that day included the vast area stretching west from the Mississippi river to the Continental Divide.
Four-sixths of what is now Montana was twice owned by France; once owned by Spain; was at various times parts of six territories as follows: Louisiana, Missouri, Nebraska. Dakota. Idaho and Montana.
In 1806, two-sixths of Montana was claimed by three nations-England, Spain and Russia. The United States title to the area now embracing Oregon, Washington, Idaho and a part of Montana, was not established until 1846. Two-sixths of Montana therefore was at one time part of Oregon country. In succession, it became part of the following territories: Washington. Idaho and Montana.
The territory of Montana was organized in 1865 and statehood was acquired in 1889.
Montana is the third largest state in the union. Rightfully called the Treasure State, Montana is exceptionally rich in natural resources.
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
What keywords are associated?
Montana History
Louisiana Purchase
Territorial Changes
Statehood 1889
Treasure State
Where did it happen?
Montana
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Montana
Event Date
April 30, 1803 To 1889
Story Details
Montana's history begins with the Louisiana Purchase in 1803, involving multiple ownerships by France, Spain, and claims by England, Spain, Russia; part of six territories including Louisiana, Missouri, Nebraska, Dakota, Idaho, and Montana; organized as territory in 1865 and achieved statehood in 1889; third largest state, rich in natural resources.