-
Delaware Became a State
Delaware was founded in 1638 by Peter Minuit and New Seden Company. -
Pennsylvania Became a State
Pennsylvania was founded in 1682 by William Penn and others. -
New Jersey Became a State
New Jersey was founded in 1664 by English colonists. -
Georgia Became a State
Georgia was founded in 1732 by James Oglethorpe. -
Massachusetts Became a State
Massachusetts was founded in 1620 by Puritans, including John Winthrop and was known as a New England colony. -
Connecticut Became a State
Connecticut was founded in 1636 by Thomas Hooker and others. -
Maryland Became a State
Maryland was founded in 1633 by Lord Baltimore and others. -
South Carolina Became a State
South Carolina was founded in 1663 by English colonists. -
New Hampshire Became a State
New Hampshire was founded in 1638 by John Wheelwright and others. -
Virginia Became a State
The Colony of Virginia was founded in 1607 by the London Company of a group of 104 men, including John Smith. -
New York Became a State
New York was founded in 1626 by Peter Minuit, Duke of York and others. -
North Carolina Became a State
North Carolina was founded in 1653 by Virginia colonists. -
Rhode Island Became a State
Rhode Island was founded in 1636 by Roger Wiliams.