Everything You Need To Know About Maryland
Maryland
STATE FACTS
State Motto: Fatti maschii, parole femine (“Manly deeds, womanly words”)
State Capital: Annapolis
State Population: 6.2 million (as of 2024)
Nickname: The Old Line State
Abbreviation: MD
Region: Northeast
Year of Statehood: April 28, 1788 (7th state)
States That Share a Border:
- Pennsylvania
- Delaware
- Virginia
- West Virginia
STATE SYMBOLS
Bird: Baltimore Oriole
Flower: Black-eyed Susan
Tree: White Oak
Flag: Maryland Flag
Animal: Maryland Blue Crab
5 FAMOUS LANDMARKS:
Fort McHenry – Historic fort where the Star-Spangled Banner was inspired.
National Aquarium (Baltimore) – Renowned marine exhibits and conservation programs.
Antietam National Battlefield – Site of the Civil War’s bloodiest single-day battle.
Assateague Island – Barrier island famous for wild horses and beaches.
- Camden Yards (Oriole Park) – Iconic baseball stadium and home of the Baltimore Orioles.
5 FAMOUS FOODS:
Crab Cakes – Pan-fried or baked patties made from fresh Maryland blue crab.
Old Bay Seasoning Dishes – Crab, shrimp, and seafood flavored with iconic Old Bay.
Smith Island Cake – Multi-layered chocolate and frosting cake, Maryland’s state dessert.
Pit Beef – Barbecued beef served on sandwich rolls, popular in Baltimore.
Chicken Maryland – Fried chicken dish often served with cream gravy and bananas.
Maryland Maps
Rivers Map
Maryland Map – Default view is great for cities. Terrain view is great for physical features.
5 INTERESTING FACTS:
Maryland was the first state to ratify the U.S. Constitution after Delaware.
It has more than 3,000 miles of shoreline along rivers and the Chesapeake Bay.
The National Anthem was inspired at Fort McHenry in Baltimore.
Maryland is famous for blue crabs from the Chesapeake Bay.
- The world’s first umbrella factory was established in Baltimore in 1828.
Here’s a video about the state of Maryland by Homeschool Pop on Youtube.
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