ABSTRACT
Maine entered the U.S. as a detached part of Massachusetts, one of 13 colonies which adopted the Declaration of Independence July 4, 1776. Maine separated from Massachusetts to become the 23rd state on May 15, 1820.
Maine entered the U.S. as a detached part of Massachusetts, one of 13 colonies which adopted the Declaration of Independence July 4, 1776. Maine separated from Massachusetts to become the 23rd state on May 15, 1820.