History by State (A-L)
Each state in the Union has an interesting history. In this section, you can explore the history of each of the 50 states and learn about important events that took place within its borders.
- History of the United States
History of the United States. Starting from 13 English colonies on the Atlantic coast, the United States developed into an independent republic that eventually extended to the Pacific, with Alaska and Hawaii among its states. - Alabama Archeological findings indicate that Indians inhabited parts of Alabama as early as 6000 B.C.
- Alaska In prehistoric times, a land bridge joined Alaska to Asia where the Bering Strait now lies.
- Arizona The earliest inhabitants of Arizona, some archeologists believe, were prehistoric peoples who roamed the American southwest about 20,000 years ago.
- Arkansas The Bluff Dwellers were the first known inhabitants of what is now Arkansas. These primitive people lived in caves and on rock shelves in northeastern Arkansas before 500 A.D.
- California Pre-Columbian California was inhabited by numerous Indian tribes, most of them living by hunting and gathering.
- Colorado Nomadic hunters roamed the area that is now Colorado thousands of years ago. About the first century A.D., a people known as the Anasazi, or Basketmakers, settled in what is now the southwestern part of the state.
- Connecticut About 6,000 Indians inhabited Connecticut at the time Europeans arrived. All belonged to tribes of the Algonquian language family.
- Delaware Indians first entered what is now Delaware several thousand years ago, probably in search of game.
- Florida The earliest known inhabitants were prehistoric Indians who entered what is now northern Florida some 10,000 to 20,000 years ago.
- Georgia Prehistoric Indians came to what is now Georgia some 12,000 years ago, probably following herds of large game.
- Hawaii Polynesians, probably from the Marquesas Islands, settled in the Hawaiian Islands in the seventh or eighth century A.D.
- Idaho Archeological evidence indicates that Indians were living in Idaho at least 10,000 years ago.
- Illinois At least 10,000 years ago, prehistoric people came to what is now Illinois. Archeological excavations at the Koster Site in the lower Illinois River valley have revealed evidence of almost continuous habitation...
- Indiana Indiana's first inhabitants were prehistoric Indians who came to the region from the west after the last glacial period.
- Iowa Nomadic hunters entered what is now Iowa as early as 10,000 B.C., coming on foot.
- Kansas The Great Plains region was periodically inhabited by various Indian peoples as early as 10,000 years ago.
- Kentucky The area that is now Kentucky was first inhabited by prehistoric Indians several thousand years ago.
- Louisiana The Louisiana region was settled by Indians in prehistoric times, at least as early as 6,000 years ago.
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The United States is one of the most geographically diverse nations on Earth. Between its two coasts are rugged mountains, vast deserts and plains, the Grand Canyon and the heavily forest Pacific Northwest.
- Geography of the Northeast The geography of Northeastern United States contains the rugged coastline of Maine, the island of Manhattan and the rolling hills of the Appalachian Mountains.
- Maps of the Northeast Maps of the Northeast show the location of states within the region. Check out our interactive maps of the Northeast.
- Geography of the Southeast The geography of Southeastern United States varies is very diverse -- from the swamps of the Louisiana to the everglades in Florida.
- Maps of the Southeast Maps of the The Southeast show the location of states within the region. Check out our interactive maps of the The Southeast.
- Geography of the Midwest The geography of Midwestern United States is quite varied and contains the following great lakes: Lake Huron, Lake Michigan, Lake Erie and Lake Superior.
- Maps of the Midwest Maps of the the Midwest show the location of states within the region. Check out our interactive maps of the The Midwest.
- Geography of the Southwest The geography of the Southwestern United States is rugged and diverse. Discover all of the states within the southwest, including Arizona, New Mexico, Oklahoma and Texas.
- Maps of the Southwest Maps of the The Southwest show the location of states within the region. Check out our interactive maps of the The Southwest.
- Geography of the West The geography of Western United States encompasses California's major cities to the volcanic islands of Hawaii and the Rocky Mountains in Colorado
- Maps of the West Maps of the the West show the location of states within the region. Check out our interactive maps of the the West.
- Physical Features of the United States The physical features of the United States range from deserts & valleys to national parks & landmarks. Learn about the Grand Canyon and other famous areas.
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