USA History
Maryland
The following information is provided by:
Carpenter, Allen and Provorse, Carl. "The World Almanac Of The U.S.A." World Almanac Books, New Jersey. (C)1996.
Became State: April 28, 1788
Capital: Annapolis
Known as: Old Line State, Free State, Pine Tree State, Lumber State
Motto: Manly deeds, womanly words
Dog: Chesapeake Bay Retriever
Bird: Baltimore Oriole
Insect: Baltimore Checkerspot Butterfly
Fish: Striped bass, or Rockfish
Flower: Black-eyed Susan
Song: "Maryland, My Maryland"
Tree: White Oak
Area: 12,297 Square miles
Number of Counties: 23
Highest point: 3,360 feet (Backbone Mountain)
Lowest point: sea level (Atlantic Ocean)