Welcome To Massachusetts Massachusetts has long been one of the smaller states land wise, and one of the larger states population wise. As a result of this, she is the 3rd most densely populated of all American states, being home to almost seven million people. But she is also home to some of the most […]

Welcome To Maryland One of the original 13 colonies of North America, Maryland has a long and rich history. With significant seaports and railway links, she was among the most industrialized states going into the gilded age. Many Maryland natives went on to become respected entrepreneurs, building large business empires in the state. They included […]

Welcome To Maine Maine is one of America’s smallest states in both land and population. She ranks as the 12th smallest by land and the 9th smallest by populous. So it’s no surprise there are really no large cities or metropolitan areas within the state. Indeed, Maine has long been a destination for those seeking […]

Welcome To Kentucky Being one of just four states constituted as a commonwealth, Kentucky has always been an interesting place. This is partly thanks to it’s former status as part of the larger state of Virginia, also a commonwealth. But that was 200 years ago. Much has changed since then. Today Kentucky is home to […]

Welcome To Kansas Kansas is one of the more well known states by people outside of America. It owes this largely to movies that popularized the state, like the Wizard of Oz. But Kansas is more than small children being kidnapped by tornadoes and witches. Visit Kansas today and you’ll find a modern economy based […]

Welcome To Iowa Iowa is not exactly the most wealthy or populous state in the union. However it has long been a reliable state, with a stable economy and political climate. At the heart of America’s corn country, Iowa is deeply rooted in agriculture. Recent decades have seen steady increase in the organic farming industry […]

Welcome To Idaho Idaho is one of America’s largest states, yet ranks only 39th when it comes to population. It’s nickname is “The Gem State” thanks to the states incredible natural beauty. With that in mind, you’ll understand why tourism has become a major part of the economy of Idaho. After all, they don’t have […]

Welcome To Hawaii Hawaii is unique. The most recent state to be admitted to the Union, Hawaii remains the only state whose flag features that of another country within it. Until the United States invaded Hawaii it was an independent kingdom, with it’s own royal family and culture. But in the year 1898 she was […]

Welcome To Florida Florida has long been a vital land for shipping and economic reasons, serving as America’s gateway to the Caribbean sea. Before it’s annexation by the Unites States, France, Spain, and Britain have all struggled to to maintain ownership of this small peninsula. It is easy to see why this land has been […]

Welcome To Washington DC Washington DC is not a state, but really a special federal district. The United States constitution made clear a federal district should be created to house the US government. Rather than being part of any state, that district would fall directly under control of the United States congress. And so the […]

Welcome to Delaware Delaware is a truly small state, in fact it’s the second smallest by land area and sixth smallest in terms of population. Yet historically Delaware has been vitally important, being one of the 13 original colonies of America, and the very first state to ratify the American Constitution. But while other states […]

Welcome To Connecticut Connecticut isn’t exactly one of the biggest states. In fact it’s the third smallest in terms of land, and the 29th in terms of population. However, her small size makes Connecticut incredibly densely populated. Known as the Nutmeg State, the economy of Connecticut has long been routed in traditional industries. But in […]

Welcome To Colorado Colorado has long been a place where even poor men willing to take a risk might one day become vastly wealthy. It all began with the gold rush that took place here in the 1800s. With the many gold strikes attracting more and more people to settle in the young state, other […]

Welcome To Arizona Arizona is known as the Valentine state, due to it’s admission to the Union as America’s 48th state coincided with Valentines day in 1912. While much of the state is covered by harsh desert, the northern region of Arizona is very different, being home to forests and even many ski resorts. There […]

Welcome To Alabama In many ways, Alabama is a state of rivers, boasting over a thousand miles of waterways! In fact, more than 3 percent of the total land area of this state is water. Rivers have historically been vital to the settlement of southern states, acting as natural highways into the remote areas. Because […]

Jean Paul Getty was a true giant of industry. One of America’s most impressive business people of all time, he rode the Oklahoma oil boom of the early 20th century to become vastly wealthy. His impact on society has largely been forgotten but it you look close enough you can see it everywhere. So I […]

The United States is a fairly young country, only being founded in the year 1776. But in relative terms to the human life, that’s quite a long time. If a business or an establishment of any kind is to survive more than 80 years or so, that’s a considerable achievement. The thought of this made […]

Few people are familiar with George Westinghouse. Even those who know his name are usually unaware of the massive impact this man had on American industry. We remember names like Edison, Tesla, Carnegie and Rockefeller. But I say Westinghouse should be right up there with him. Hopefully after reading these ten facts you’ll agree. Here […]

Welcome To Victoria Named after Queen Victoria, this state is home to more than 6.5 million people. She has long been an economically significant state, a gold rush taking place here in the mid 19th century. Things are very different today. But Victoria remains an incredibly wealthy state. Her largest city, Melbourne, is called home […]