Most Northern State in the USA

Right now Alaska is the most Northern State in the Union, but before 1959 the most northern state was Minnesota.  For a sweet 101 years Minnesota was the most northerly state in the Union. 



Before Minnesota, Michigan was the most Northern State from 1837 until 1858.

Before Michigan, Maine was the most Northern State from 1820 until 1837. 

Before Maine, Massachusetts was the most Northern State from 1788 until 1820.

Before Massachusetts, Pennsylvania was the most Northern State in the Union from December 12, 1787 until February 6, 1788.

Before Pennsylvania, Delaware was the most Northern State in the Union.