In October of 1816, delegates met at John Ford’s home on the lower Pearl River. After a long debate, they decided to send a representative to Washington, D.C., to plead for the formation of one state comprising the entire territory.
In October of 1816, delegates met at John Ford’s home on the lower Pearl River. After a long debate, they decided to send a representative to Washington, D.C., to plead for the formation of one state comprising the entire territory.