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Connecticut - Settled by the Dutch in the early 1600s, Connecticut was one of the original 13 colonies. It is the fifth state. The name of this East Coast state comes from a Mohican word meaning "long river place." The official state song is "Yankee Doodle."
Maine - This is the state where the lobster rules. It's also the easternmost point of the U.S. mainland. The 23rd state is also famous for Acadia National Park and its rugged coastline. The state bird is the playful black-capped chickadee, and the official tree is the eastern white pine.
Massachhusetts - The Pilgrims landed at Plymouth Rock, near Boston, on December 21, 1620. They later started one of the most traditional American feasts, Thanksgiving. Native Americans helped them to survive. Famous folks from Massachusetts include John F. Kennedy and Louisa May Alcott. The sixth state's official flower is the mayflower.
New Hampshire - This state's motto is "Live free or die." Although New Hampshire was the ninth state to be admitted into the United States, it was the first colony to declare its independence from Britain. Its state flower is the sweetly scented purple lilac.
New Jersey - The third state admitted to the Union was New Jersey. Northeastern New Jersey is densely populated, with close ties to New York City. It is also known for Atlantic City, a popular seaside resort. The state flower is the purple violet.
New York - From New York City to the Adirondack Mountains to Niagara Falls, New York has a diverse array of sights. Its history dates back to the 1620s, when the Dutch colonized Manhattan Island. The Baseball Hall of Fame is located in Cooperstown. The 11th state's official tree is the sugar maple. This state also has an official muffin!
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Ohio - Ohio is an Iroquois word, meaning "good river." Ohio was one of the ancient homes of the Mound Builders, who built thousands of earthen burial and ceremonial mounds, many of which can be seen today. The Pro Football Hall of Fame is located in Canton. The 17th state's official tree is the buckeye.
Pennsylvania - Pennsylvania was settled by Quakers from Great Britain in the 1680s. In 1863, during the Civil War, a famous battle was fought in Gettysburg. You'll also find the Liberty Bell in Philadelphia. Pennsylvania, which is the second state, has a small border on one of the Great Lakes, Lake Erie. Its official bird is the ruffed grouse.
Rhode Island - Rhode Island is the smallest state in the U.S. It is also the 13th of the original 13 colonies and the 13th state. The first factory in the U.S. was built there in the 1790s. This East Coast state's official bird is the Rhode Island red chicken.
Vermont - "Ver" and "mont " are French for "green" and "mountain," respectively. The Green Mountains are located in Vermont. One interesting fact about Vermont is that it has no major cities. This makes it the most rural state in the country. Its official flower is the red clover, and it is the 14th state.
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