Nevada Territory
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Was an organized incorporated territory of the United States.
Establishment
March 1861: In 1861, Nevada Territory was organized from Utah Territory west of 39° west from Washington. This was done through the efforts of Abraham Lincoln, who signed the bill into law, and James W. Nye, who became the first Governor of Nevada Territory.
Chronology
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1. Events
January 1862: In March 1861, Congress created the official Territory of Nevada, with the Honey Lake Valley and the area to its north included within its provisional bounds. Later that year, Lake County was formed encompassing the area of the Nataqua Territory.
July 1862: The slice of Utah Territory west of 38° west from Washington was transferred to Nevada Territory.
October 1863: Indian Land Cessions in the U.S., 1784 to 1894
October 1863: Indian Land Cessions in the U.S., 1784 to 1894
April 1864: Indian Land Cessions in the U.S., 1784 to 1894
October 1864: The Territory of Nevada was established during the American Civil War. Abraham Lincoln signed the bill creating the territory, and James W. Nye was appointed as the first governor. Nevada's rapid statehood was due to its silver mines and strategic importance for the Union during the war.
Disestablishment
April 1864: Indian Land Cessions in the U.S., 1784 to 1894
October 1864: The Territory of Nevada was established during the American Civil War. Abraham Lincoln signed the bill creating the territory, and James W. Nye was appointed as the first governor. Nevada's rapid statehood was due to its silver mines and strategic importance for the Union during the war.
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