North Carolina's History
The Province of North Carolina was an English Colony in North America that existed from 1653 until 1776, when it joined other colonies in rebellion against Great Britain and became the U.S state of North Carolina. North Carolina was a colony until 1776.
North Carolina Timeline
The North Carolina Colony was founded in 1653 by Virginian colonists.
In 1653, Nathaniel Batts becomes the earliest permanent settler in North Carolina.
In 1691, North Carolina was officially named North Carolina.
In 1729 North Carolina becomes a royal English colony
The Colony became a state on November 21, 1789
Government: By 1775 North Carolina was governed as a Royal Colony.
North Carolina Timeline
The North Carolina Colony was founded in 1653 by Virginian colonists.
In 1653, Nathaniel Batts becomes the earliest permanent settler in North Carolina.
In 1691, North Carolina was officially named North Carolina.
In 1729 North Carolina becomes a royal English colony
The Colony became a state on November 21, 1789
Government: By 1775 North Carolina was governed as a Royal Colony.