History And Management Of Land Grants For Education In The Northwest Territory : Kessinger Publishing : 9781436872904 : 1436872901 : 29 Jun 2008 : ""History and Management of Land Grants for Education in the Northwest Territory: Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Michigan, Wisconsin"" is a comprehensive book written by George Wells Knight in 1885. The book explores the history and management of land grants for education in the Northwest Territory, which includes five states: Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Michigan, and Wisconsin. The author begins by discussing the origins of land grants for education, tracing their roots back to the Northwest Ordinance of 1787. He then delves into the various land grant programs that were established in the region, including the Ohio Company of Associates, the Virginia Military District, and the Connecticut Western Reserve. Knight also provides detailed information on the management of these land grants, including how they were surveyed, sold, and distributed to educ