The settlement became legally British in 1763 after the French & Indian War, but remained French in practice. By 1778 the village had become part of the territory of the new United States, and George Rogers Clark appointed Maillet as military commander.
The settlement legally became British in 1763 after the French & Indian War, but remained French in practice. By 1778, the village was incorporated into the territory of the new United States, and George Rogers Clark appointed Maillet as military commander.