• Facts about Size of Maryland - The area of the State covers 12407 square miles

• The Constitution - Maryland was the 7th State to be admitted to the Union

• 3 Largest Cities in Maryland - Baltimore, Frederick and Gaithersburg

• State Motto - " Fatti maschii parole femine " the State Motto is translated as " Strong deeds, Gentle words "

• Facts about the State Nickname - The Old Line State ( so named by George Washington after the Maryland soldiers who fought in the Revolutionary War. Maryland was the only state that had regular troops 'of the line' and these soldiers were ranked amongst the best disciplined in the army

• Name of the State Song is " Maryland, My Maryland " the words and music of the song are by James R. Randall

• Short History of Maryland - The colony was founded by Lord Baltimore in 1634 as a refuge for English Roman Catholics.

• Origin of the name - The charter that Lord Baltimore received from King Charles I of England specified that the name for the new colony was to be called Maryland in honor of King Charle's wife Queen Henrietta Maria

Best Places to Visit in Maryland
Where are the best places to visit in Maryland? What are the most famous and fun tourist attractions in Maryland? Visit interesting historical sites and places in Maryland during your vacation. Have fun travelling through the state and enjoy the best places to visit in Maryland. The best ideas for outdoor activities, historical tourist attractions, parks and zoos - have fun in Maryland!

Best Places to Visit in Maryland - Tourist attractions

• Crystal Grottoes Caverns
  Six flags America
  The Baltimore Zoo
  Black Panther Historic Shipwreck Preserve
  Conowingo Hydroelectric Plant and Dam

Best Places to Visit in Maryland - Historical Sites

• Fort Frederick State Park
  Clara Barton National Historic Site
  Antietam National Battlefield Site
  Thomas Stone National Historic Site
  Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine

Facts about the Names of the Symbols / Emblems of of Maryland
The following animal, bird, flower and tree are the symbols / Emblems of the State of Maryland:

• Maryland State Animal Symbol - Chesapeake Bay Retriever

• Maryland State Bird Symbol - Baltimore Oriole

• Maryland State Flower Symbol - Black-eyed Susan (Rudbeckia hirta)

• Maryland State Insect Emblem - Baltimore Checkerspot Butterfly

• Maryland State Reptile Emblem - Diamondback Terapin

• Tree - White Oak (Quercus alba)