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Utah's path to becoming a state

Infographic of the newest US states in order of statehood, showing desert buttes and a US flag at golden hour, with callouts for Hawaii, Alaska, Arizona, Wyoming and the four states of 1889

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Oct 19, 2026

Newest US States in Order of Statehood: Top 10

The newest US states in order of statehood run from Hawaii, the 50th state in 1959, back to Montana, which joined as the 41st state in November 1889.