USA History
New Hampshire
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: June 21, 1788
Capital: Concord
Known as: Granite State
Motto: Live Free Or Die
Bird: Purple Finch
Flower: Purple Lilac
Song: "Old New Hampshire", "New Hampshire, My New Hampshire", "New Hampshire Hills"
Tree: Paper (White) Birch
Area: 9,283 Square miles
Number of Counties: 10
Highest point: 6,288 feet (Mount Washington)
Lowest point: sea level (Atlantic Ocean)