USA History
Massachusetts
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: February 6, 1788
Capital: Boston
Known as: Bay State, Old Colony State
Motto: By the sword we seek peace, but peace only under liberty
Animal: Morgan horse
Bird: Chickadee
Insect: Ladybug
Flower: Cod
Gem: Rhodonite
Mineral: Babingtonite
Song: "All Hail to Massachusetts"
Tree: American elm
Area: 9,241 Square miles
Number of Counties: 14
Highest point: 3,487 feet (Mount Greylock)
Lowest point: sea level (Atlantic Ocean)