Massachusetts became the 6th state on February 6, 1788. Boston is the state capital. There are currently 14 counties each with a courthouse.

Click on a county below to learn more:
Barnstable | Berkshire | Bristol | Dukes | Essex | ||||
Franklin | Hampden | Hampshire | Middlesex | Nantucket | ||||
Norfolk | Plymouth | Suffolk | Worcester |
Massachusetts Supreme Court / Appeals Court

State House – Boston