Statehood
Dec 12, 1787
Pennsylvania
Capital
Harrisburg
Nickname
Keystone State
Pennsylvania
About
It became the second state to join the United States. Charles II of England handed over a large piece of land to William Penn which later became Delaware and Pennsylvania. The Liberty Bell which signifies freedom in America is located in Philadelphia, which is the largest city in the state.
Trivia
The first zoo in the US opened in the state. 80% of the countries pretzels are produced in the state. The famous Gettysburg Address was given by Abraham Lincoln in the Gettysburg, PA.
