With the original thirteen colonies firmly established as the foundation of the United States, the country began to grow. New states joined the Union, each bringing a unique history, culture, and a name with a story behind it. Some were born from land disputes, others from bold declarations of independence, and a few were carved from vast, uncharted territories.
As the nation expanded, so did the diversity of its state names. Some names honored French and Spanish explorers, while others paid tribute to indigenous peoples or geographical features. This next chapter in the story of state names takes us from the first state to join after the original thirteen—Vermont—and follows the admission order as America spread westward...
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