Least Famous U.S. States
The Top Ten
1 Wyoming
Least populous state. It's barely mentioned in news and not much celebrities come from there.
2 North Dakota
North Dakota is in the middle of the Badlands, far away from major cities. It's statistically the least visited state in America.
3 West Virginia
West Virginia is often out shadowed by the other Virginia. This is where many people believe District 12 is located in the Hunger Games.
4 Vermont
5 New Hampshire
6 South Dakota
South Dakota is irrelevant compared to many other states, but still has some fame due to Mount Rushmore
7 Arkansas
Not much mentioned here.
8 Iowa
9 Idaho
Basically the only time people talk about this state is when they're discussing potatoes.
10 Montana
What the? I know all these places very well! Try harder ethanmeister! Do "Least Famous British Counties" or something.
The Contenders
11 Maine
Maine is located in the New England region of the northeastern United States. Known for its rugged coastline, it is the easternmost state in the contiguous U.S. Its capital is Augusta, while its largest city is Portland. Maine is famous for its maritime history, as well as its seafood cuisine, particularly lobster and clams. The state's economy also relies on tourism, especially in natural areas like Acadia National Park. The official state motto is "Dirigo," which means "I direct" in Latin. The state's nickname is the "Pine Tree State" due to its extensive forests. Maine became the 23rd state to join the Union on March 15, 1820.
Maine is located in the New England region of the northeastern United States. Known for its rugged coastline, it is the easternmost state in the contiguous U.S. Its capital is Augusta, while its largest city is Portland. Maine is famous for its maritime history, as well as its seafood cuisine, particularly lobster and clams. The state's economy also relies on tourism, especially in natural areas like Acadia National Park. The official state motto is "Dirigo," which means "I direct" in Latin. The state's nickname is the "Pine Tree State" due to its extensive forests. Maine became the 23rd state to join the Union on March 15, 1820.
12 Rhode Island
Rhode Island, officially the State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations, is a state in the New England region of the United States.
Rhode Island, officially the State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations, is a state in the New England region of the United States.
13 Oregon
Oregon is a state in the Pacific Northwest region of the United States. Oregon is bordered on the west by the Pacific Ocean, on the north by Washington, on the south by California, on the east by Idaho, and on the southeast by Nevada.
Oregon is a state in the Pacific Northwest region of the United States. Oregon is bordered on the west by the Pacific Ocean, on the north by Washington, on the south by California, on the east by Idaho, and on the southeast by Nevada.
14 Delaware
Delaware is one of the Mid-Atlantic states located in the Northeast megalopolis region of the United States.
Delaware is one of the Mid-Atlantic states located in the Northeast megalopolis region of the United States.
15 Alaska
Alaska is a U.S. state situated in the northwest extremity of the Americas. The Canadian administrative divisions of British Columbia and Yukon border the state to the east; it has a maritime border with Russia to the west across the Bering Strait.
Alaska is a U.S. state situated in the northwest extremity of the Americas. The Canadian administrative divisions of British Columbia and Yukon border the state to the east; it has a maritime border with Russia to the west across the Bering Strait.
16 Nevada
Nevada is a state in the Western, Mountain West, and Southwestern regions of the United States of America.
Nevada is a state in the Western, Mountain West, and Southwestern regions of the United States of America.
17 Mississippi
Mississippi is a southern U.S. state with the Mississippi River to its west, the state of Alabama to its east, and the Gulf of Mexico to the south.
Mississippi is a southern U.S. state with the Mississippi River to its west, the state of Alabama to its east, and the Gulf of Mexico to the south.
18 Missouri
Missouri is a state located in the Midwestern United States. It is the 21st most extensive, and the 18th most populous of the fifty states.
Missouri is a state located in the Midwestern United States. It is the 21st most extensive, and the 18th most populous of the fifty states.BAdd New Item