when did vermont became a state

Vermont became a state on March 4, 1791, as the 14th state of the United States. It was the first state to join the Union after the original 13 colonies. Before joining the Union, Vermont existed as an independent republic from 1777 to 1791, during which time it had its own government and constitution. The state's admission to the Union came after resolving land disputes with New York and paying $30,000 to New York to settle property claims. Vermont's statehood was formally admitted by an act of Congress on February 18, 1791, with the statehood effective from March 4, 1791.