Northeastern States Geography Posters, Art Prints & Charts
for the geography and social studies classrooms and home schoolers.

Connecticut Posters

Connecticut, known as the Constitution State (and unofficially nicknamed the Nutmeg State), joined the Union on January 9, 1788 as the 5th state. Connecticut's motto is “He Who Transplanted Still Sustains.”

Delaware Posters

Delaware, nicknamed the First State, joined the Union on December 7, 1787 as the 1st state to ratify the Constitution.

Maine Posters -

the most sparsely populated state east of the Mississippi, is known as the Pine Tree State and it's motto is “I lead”. Maine broke off from Massachuetts to become the 23rd state, along with Missouri, on March 15, 1820. (Remember the Missouri Compromise?)

Maryland Posters - known as the Old Line State, is also known as the Free State, the Cockade State, the Monument State, the Oyster State, and the Queen State, as it was named in honor of Henrietta Maria, the Queen Consort of Charles I in 1632. Maryland became the 7th state to ratified the Constitution on April 28, 1788. Her motto is “Fatti Maschii Parole Femine” (Manly deeds, womanly words).

Massachusetts Posters

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts, nicknamed the Bay State, joined the Union on February 6, 1788 as the 6th state.
Massachusetts is one of four states that is called a commonwealth (Pennsylvania, Virginia, and Kentucky).

New Hampshire Posters

New Hampshire, known as the Granite State, joined the Union on June 21, 1788 as the 9th state. New Hampshire's motto is “Live free or die.”

New Jersey Posters

New Jersey, known as the Garden State, joined the Union on December 18, 1787 as the 3rd state.
New Jersey's motto is “Liberty and Prosperity.”

New York Posters

New York, known as the Empire State, joined the Union on July 26, 1788 as the 11th state.

Pennsylvania Posters

Pennsylvania, known as the Keystone State, joined the Union on December 12, 1787 as the 2nd state. Pennsylvania is one of four states that is called a commonwealth (Massachusetts, Virginia, and Kentucky). Pennsylvania's motto is “Virtue, Liberty, and Independence”.

Rhode Island Posters

Rhode Island, known as the Ocean State, joined the Union on May 29, 1790 as the 13th state. Rhode Islands motto is “Hope.”

Vermont Posters

Vermont, known as the Green Mountain State, joined the Union on March 4, 1791 as the 14th state – the first state to enter the Union after the original 13 colonies and as a counterweight to Kentucky. Vermont's motto is “Freedom and Unity”.