Old Northwest

Proper noun

Meaning

Old Northwest

The area of the continental United States in the former Northwest Territory (the states of Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Michigan, and Wisconsin, plus part of Minnesota).

Source: en.wiktionary.org

Examples

"Arthur St. Clair and the Struggle For Power in the Old Northwest, 1763–1803" (Dissertation. Source: Internet

Heidler Heidler 1997, pp. 505, 508–511 Gilbert 1989, pp. 329–330 Raids would continue from the unsubdued Indian tribes in the Old Northwest, which remained under British/Indian control, until the end of the war. Source: Internet

The outbreak of war with the British in 1812 led to continued conflict with Indians in the Old Northwest, and Harrison was kept in command of the army in Indiana. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

Old North French Old North State Old Northern French Old Norwegian Old Novgorodian Old Nubian