The thirteen original colonies were the British settlements that later became the first states of the United States. They were:

  1. New Hampshire
  2. Massachusetts
  3. Rhode Island
  4. Connecticut
  5. New York
  6. New Jersey
  7. Pennsylvania
  8. Delaware
  9. Maryland
  10. Virginia
  11. North Carolina
  12. South Carolina
  13. Georgia

Quick Scoop

These colonies were located along the East Coast of North America and declared independence from Great Britain in 1776. They are often grouped into New England, Middle, and Southern colonies.

Easy Way To Remember

  • New England: New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut.
  • Middle: New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware.
  • Southern: Maryland, Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia.