History of North America

What is the name of region Pennsylvania when it was a colony?

The name of the region that is now Pennsylvania when it was a colony was the Province of Pennsylvania. The Province of Pennsylvania was a British colony in North America from 1681 to 1776. It was founded by William Penn, a Quaker who was granted a charter by King Charles II of England. The Province of Pennsylvania was one of the original thirteen colonies that formed the United States of America.