Events tagged with "forks of the ohio"

Historical Events tagged with "forks of the ohio"

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Politics & Government

Charter Granted to Ohio Company by King George II

May 19th, 1749 275 years ago

King George II granted the Ohio Company a substantial charter that encompassed a large tract of land around the forks of the Ohio River. This charter was a significant endorsement of colonial expansion into the frontier regions of North America at a time of growing interest in westward expansion. The company aimed to develop the region and exploit its resources, which would ultimately lead to increased settlement and economic activity.