State Facts
Maryland was the 7th state to join the union. It became a state on April 28,1788.
Capital - Annapolis
Abbreviation - MD
Nickname - Old Line State
Motto - "Fatti Maschii, Parole Femine" Manly Deeds, Womanly Words
Song - Maryland, My Maryland
Bird - Baltimore oriole
Flower - Black-eyed Susan
Insect - Baltimore Checkerspot Butterfly
Area - approximately 12,407 square miles
Websites for studying about Maryland
Worksheets and puzzles for kids to learn more about Maryland
Fun Educational Activities
From TeachersFirst. A comprehensive resource on Maryland
Mr. Donn has been online for as long as I can remember and he has one of the largest collections of social studies resources available. This is his collection of Maryland resources.
Information about Maryland. State study guides have been added to the Fast Facts pages
From the Library of Congress. Games and stories of America's past.
Facts & Trivia about Maryland
RoadsideAmerica.com - Maryland
Unique tourist attractions and landmarks in Maryland
Loads of fun facts, photos, and travel information about Maryland.
EnchantedLearning.com
Maryland Virtual Field Trips
Antietam National Battlefield
Sharpsburg
