Maryland by Simone Friedman

State Nickname

2031sfriedman — 2024-02-01 16:17:59 UTC

Maryland's state nickname is the Old Line State ,the reason why is because General George Washington bestowed the name "Old Line State" and thereby associated Maryland with its regular line troops, the Maryland Line, who served courageously in many Revolutionary War battles.

State Flag

2031sfriedman — 2024-02-01 16:24:38 UTC

This design comes from the coat of arms of George Calvert, also known as the first Lord Baltimore. Despite the design, the Maryland flag is of post-Civil War origin. The Maryland flag is also the 2nd oldest flag in the nation, being made in 1904.

How Maryland got it's Name

2031sfriedman — 2024-02-07 15:28:45 UTC

Maryland was named after Queen Henrietta Maria (Queen Mary) the wife of Britain's King Charles I. In their minds Maryland was a refuge for English Catholics.

Famous Person

2031sfriedman — 2024-02-07 15:39:00 UTC

George Herman Babe Ruth was born on Emory Street in Baltimore's Pigtown neighborhood in 1895. He Grew up in Baltimore, Maryland. As a boy he often skipped school, which was against the law in Maryland.

State Flower

2031sfriedman — 2024-02-14 15:32:01 UTC

The state flower of Maryland is the Black-Eyed Susan. Some woman who were attending a meeting at the Maryland Agricultural College in 1896 decided that Maryland needed a state flower, they chose the Black-Eyed Susan.

State Tree

2031sfriedman — 2024-03-04 15:16:32 UTC

The state tree was chosen by Maryland in 1941 because it was the oldest in the nation, the state tree was the White Oak.

Maryland's State Wildlife

2031sfriedman — 2024-03-04 15:31:29 UTC

These species include the American bison, American elk, American marten, Eastern harvest mouse, Eastern mountain lion, gray wolf, and snowshoe hare. Over 20 animals are rare or endangered.

Baltimore Oriole

2031sfriedman — 2024-03-04 15:34:47 UTC

Maryland's state bird, the Baltimore Oriole, was chosen because its colors match the coat of arms of the Calvert family.

State Population

2031sfriedman — 2024-03-04 15:35:08 UTC

6.165 is Maryland's state population. Baltimore is Maryland's highest city's population being 611,648.

Fun Facts

2031sfriedman — 2024-03-08 03:02:57 UTC

1.The Baltimore Oriole's colors are also featured on the Maryland flag.

2.On October 1, 2001 the Calico cat was chosen as Maryland's State Cat because of the colors. They are the colors of Maryland's flag and founding families--red, black and white.

Geographic Landmark

2031sfriedman — 2024-03-08 03:10:16 UTC

Fort Henry is the Geographic Landmark I chose. Fort Henry is best known in 1812 when it was attacked by the British navy and fended off. Fort Henry is in Baltimore, it is now a neighborhood.

Major state industries

2031sfriedman — 2024-03-08 03:17:43 UTC

Some Major industries are state and local government, Social Services, and Finance.

State Slogan

2031sfriedman — 2024-03-08 03:24:30 UTC

The state motto, Fatti maschii, parole femine is from Italy

Scenic attraction

2031sfriedman — 2024-03-08 03:37:25 UTC

If you want something Maryland's got it, from a Ocean Boardwalk to the U.S Navel Academy, Maryland has a lot but I'm going to tell you about the Boardwalk in Ocean City. Play some games or take a ride over the sunset you will have a relaxing or adventures day there, or whatever you are looking for!