MARYLAND Jessie Stivers

Date it became a state

Maryland became a state on April 28, 1788.

It was the 7th of the original 13 colonies to become a state.

APRIL 28,1788!

Nickname and Motto

NICKNAME MOTTO

“Old Line State” “Manly deeds, womanly words.

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State birdMaryland’s state bird is the Baltimore Oriole.

State Flower

Maryland’s state flower is the Black-Eyed Susan.

State seal

The state seal has the flag of

Maryland, their motto, and a

verse from the bible. Also, it

holds a fisherman and a

farmer.

State tree

Maryland’s state tree is the White Oak.

State song

“Maryland, My Maryland!” This song was written by James Ryder

Randall. It was originally written as a poem and

was set to the tune “Oh Christmas Tree.” The lyrics are about Maryland’s history,

geography, and historical figures.

State flagMaryland’s state flag is made up of the family crest of the Calvert and Crossland families. The black and gold belongs to the Cecil Calvert family, who founded Maryland and the red and white design belong to the Crossland family which was Cecil’s mother’s maiden name.

State coin

Maryland’s state coin is a normal quarter on the front side. On the back, there is the state’s nickname, branches from the state tree, and the Maryland Statehouse.

Historical significance of the state

Maryland is important to the country’s history because it was one of the original 13 colonies. Also, it’s capital, Annapolis, was once the country’s capital and was a headquarters during the civil war.

Climate of the state

Maryland’s climate varies depending on what part of the state you’re in. For example, Baltimore and other towns close to the shore have a warmer climate than areas in the west.

Famous person from the stateTwo of the most well known people from Maryland are Babe Ruth, the famous baseball player, and John Wilkes Booth, Lincoln assassin.

Map and location of the state

Maryland is located on the Atlantic Coast. Bordering states are Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Virginia, and Delaware.

Capital of the state

The capital of Maryland is Annapolis. Annapolis is important historically since it was once the capital of the United States. Also, since it’s located on the Chesapeake Bay, Annapolis is an important port.

Foods or crops of the state

Maryland’s main crops are grain, corn, wheat, barley and tobacco.

Cost of living in the state

Average cost of living in Maryland is around $28, 519 per year.

Governor of the state Martin O’Malley

Sports teams of the state

Baltimore Orioles – MLB Baltimore Ravens- NFL

Famous landmarks, places, parks, features, and state transportation

Ocean City, Annapolis, Baltimore, National Museum of Civil War Medicine, Jolly Roger Museum, Tuckahoe State Park, and Deep Creek Lake State Park are some attractions to see in Maryland.

Light rail, metro subway, bus, train, disability buses, bikes, walking, and cars are some of the transportation used in Maryland.

Highest and lowest elevation

HIGHEST POINT LOWEST POINT

The lowest point is Potomac River at 420 ft below sea level.

The highest point in Maryland is Dan’s Rock at 2895 ft.

Senator & house representative

SENATOR HOUSE REPRESENTATIVES

Barbara Mikulski Frank M. Kratovil, Jr., C.A. Dutch

Ruppersbeger 111, John P. Sarbanes,

Donna F. Edwards, Steny H Hoyer,

Roscoe G. Bartlett, Elijah E. Cummings, and Christopher Van

Hollen.

Cost of average home

The cost of an average home ranges from 165,000- 200,000

PopulationMaryland’s population is 5,699,478.

Natural resources

Maryland hold fertile soil, valuable mineral deposits, a booming seafood industry. Also, wood and lumbering cover 30% of it’s land.

References

http://www.infoplease.com/ipa/A0108223.html

http://www.50states.com/maryland.htm http://www.google.com/publicdata?ds=us

population&met=population&idim=state:24000&dl=en&hl=en&q=population+of+maryland