Vermont became a state on March 4, 1791, as the 14th state of the United States. Kentucky became a state later, on June 1, 1792, as the 15th state.
Vermont Statehood
- Vermont was an independent republic from 1777 until its admission to the Union in 1791.
- It became the 14th state on March 4, 1791, after settling disputes with New York and paying $30,000 to New York as part of the agreement.
- Vermont is noted for being admitted without conditions from Congress or New York.
Kentucky Statehood
- Kentucky was part of Virginia before seeking statehood.
- Virginia consented to Kentucky's statehood, and the United States Congress approved it on February 4, 1791.
- Kentucky officially became the 15th state on June 1, 1792.
These admissions maintained a balance between northern and southern states in the early United States.
