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
Highest Point – Mount Greylock ( 3,491 feet ) is located in Berkshire County.
Lowest Point – Atlantic Ocean (sea level)
Oldest Courthouse still in use – Essex County (Newburyport – 1805-1806)
Oldest Former Courthouse – Plymouth County (1749-1750)
State House – Boston