Every state has a capital city, where its government meets. This table lists 5 of them and the year each joined the United States.
| State | Capital | Joined the US |
|---|---|---|
| Kentucky | Frankfort | 1792 |
| Louisiana | Baton Rouge | 1812 |
| Maine | Augusta | 1820 |
| Maryland | Annapolis | 1788 |
| Massachusetts | Boston | 1788 |