In 1791, Vermont joined the United States as the fourteenth state.

Illinois joined the Union as the 21st state on December 3, 1818.

The Territory of Florida joined the Union as the 27th state on March 3, 1845.

In 1845 it joined the United States as the 28th state.

New Mexico joined the Union as the 47th state on January 6, 1912.

Ohio joined the Union as the 17th state effective as of March 1, 1803.

California joined the Union as the 31st state on September 9, 1850.

On January 3, 1959, Alaska joined the union as the 49th state.

Arizona joined the Union as the 48th state on February 14, 1912.

In 1791, Vermont patriots gathered here, voting to join the union as the 14th state.