Vermont became a state on March 4, 1791, and Kentucky became a state on June 1, 1792.

Quick Scoop

  • Vermont was admitted as the 14th state on March 4, 1791.
  • Kentucky was admitted as the 15th state on June 1, 1792.

Simple timeline

  • 1791: Vermont joins the Union as state number 14.
  • 1792: Kentucky joins the Union as state number 15, just over a year later.

In short, Vermont came first in 1791, then Kentucky followed in 1792.

TL;DR: Vermont became a state in 1791, Kentucky in 1792.

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