What is the most interesting historical state in the U.S. . The 1 with the most historical people/ happenings?

Question

I would think Kentucky but want to know for sure.

Answer 1

Historically it would be Massachusetts (Boston), Virginia (Alexandria, Jamestown, Williamsburg) or Pennsylvania (Philadelphia). Although, Washington DC is not a state, it certainly is the most interesting place than any other in the US when it comes to history.

There is also a rich history in Texas (San Antonio, San Jacinto, Austin) that predates the civil war.

"Remember the Alamo!"

Answer 2

Sentiment makes me murmur Hawai'i and I could buttress that with the solid fact that The Kingdom of Hawai'i came into existence around the same time that The United States of America was born under the Constitution and the Presidency of George Washington, and that Hawai'i was a vital stop for the whaling fleets of New ENgland as well as Merchant ships, and that Hawai'i was vital to America's capture of California and early development, plus a million other points of interest such as contract labor, Pearl Harbor, America's first Asian Senator and Represenative, and it's vital role in America today.

HOWEVER - - - the historian in me has to go with Massachsetts - - - The Pilgrims were an agressive demanding bunch and their descendents clearly steered the Revolution - - - without Mass there would be no USA - - - as can be seen from the Civil War, Virginia wasn't much for nation building. Virginia Colony would have withered on the vine without the dynamics of New England.

Peace....

Answer 3

I would have to side with the Virginia folks (Jamestown, Yorktown, numerous presidential sites, a lot of Civil War history).

But Massachusetts would be a close second (Boston, Lexington/Concord and Plymouth).

New York would also rank up there (NY City has over 100 national historic landmarks alone, plus lots of revolutionary war history, Saratoga Falls, McKinley site in Buffalo, TR and FDR sites)

Answer 4

Actually, I think Virginia, the first colony Jamestown is being reenacted this year. The Queen of England just came here. We have George Washington's birthplace and boy hood home, not to mention Jefferson, Lee, and Madison. Also great revolutionary war, civil war and other history. We have great beaches, mountains and lots of history. Close to Washington DC and lots and lots of special things going on this year.

Answer 5

One state that I thought of was Texas, which at various times, had the flags of at least 5 nations fly over it.

The nations were Spain, Mexico, the Confederacy, the USA, and it was its own country. Got to be lots of historical stuff there! =)

Rob

Answer 6

I'd have to give pride of place to Virginia; many of America's roots can be found there. Very key during the colonization period, a scene of many battles in the American Revolution and Civil War, home to a large number of presidents, and home to a number of the founders of our present governmental structure.

Answer 7

Northeastern North Carolina and southeastern Virginia are two places with alot of history. Usually places along the coast line.

Answer 8

most historical state> Virginia. Most historical people> California ( its the most crowded and we are all historical)Happenings> New York

Answer 9

Hawaii.

http://www.deephawaii.com/hawaiianhistory.htm
http://www.lava.net/~poda/history.html

Answer 10

MA or VA