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.
In 1763, following the French & Indian War, the settlement legally became British; however, it continued to function as a French settlement. By 1778, the village was part of the new United States territory, and George Rogers Clark designated Maillet as military commander.