Which area of the United States was settled first?

The area of the United States that was settled first was the East Coast, particularly around regions like Virginia and Massachusetts. The Jamestown settlement in Virginia was established in 1607, making it the first permanent English settlement. Additionally, the Pilgrims settled in Plymouth, Massachusetts, in 1620, further establishing early European presence in North America. These settlements marked the beginning of extensive colonization along the Atlantic seaboard.