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Massachusetts is a state of revolutionary history, major cities, ocean coast, education, and enduring cultural influence. 15 Essential Facts About Massachusetts 1. Massachusetts became the sixth state on February 6, 1788. Massachusetts became the sixth state on February 6, 1788.…
Kentucky is a state of horses, caves, rivers, bourbon, basketball, and a frontier history that helped shape the nation. 15 Essential Facts About Kentucky 1. Kentucky became the 15th state on June 1, 1792. Kentucky became the 15th state on…
Florida is more than beaches: it is wetlands, spaceflight, ancient cities, islands, and a crossroads of cultures. 15 Essential Facts About Florida 1. Florida entered the Union as the 27th state on March 3, 1845. Florida entered the Union as…
Colorado is a high-elevation state of Rocky Mountain peaks, red-rock canyons, ski towns, frontier history, and thriving Front Range cities. These 15 facts provide a practical introduction to the Centennial State. Quick Facts Capital and largest city: DenverStatehood: August 1,…
Kansas is a Great Plains state whose story includes tallgrass prairie, Indigenous nations, the struggle over slavery, cattle trails, wheat fields, aviation, and landmark civil-rights history. Quick Facts Capital and largest city: TopekaStatehood: January 29, 1861 (34th state)Nickname: Sunflower State…
Indiana is a Midwestern crossroads of farms, factories, college towns, basketball, limestone, and auto racing. These 15 facts provide a useful introduction to the Hoosier State. Quick Facts Capital and largest city: IndianapolisStatehood: December 11, 1816 (19th state)Nickname: Hoosier State…
Delaware is small in area but big in American firsts, Atlantic history, business law, beaches, and river landscapes. This guide highlights the people, places, and surprising details behind the First State. Quick Facts Capital and largest city: DoverStatehood: December 7,…
Connecticut is a compact New England state with a long colonial history, a major river and coastline, influential schools and industries, and a distinctive mix of old towns and modern cities. Quick Facts Capital and largest city: HartfordStatehood: January 9,…
Wyoming is a high, open state of Yellowstone geysers, Grand Teton peaks, ranch country, and landmark women’s-rights history. These 15 facts introduce the Equality State and its outsized landscapes. Quick Facts Capital: CheyenneLargest city: CheyenneStatehood: July 10, 1890 (44th state)Nickname:…
Wisconsin is a Great Lakes state known for water, dairy farms, forests, progressive political history, and proudly local traditions. This 15-fact guide looks at the Badger State from Milwaukee to the Northwoods. Quick Facts Capital: MadisonLargest city: MilwaukeeStatehood: May 29,…
