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Moving to Maryland
Maryland is seafood, scenic beauty, and American history. Our national anthem, written by Francis Scott Key, a Maryland lawyer, is believed to have been penned while Key watched the bombardment of Fort McHenry in Baltimore Harbor on September 14, 1814. The state is steeped in tradition, lore, and historic sites.
Maryland became the 7th state in 1788. With a population of 5.2 million, Maryland is the 19th most populated state, and ranks 42nd in size. Maryland is a prominent producer and processor of seafood and a national leader in the production of blue crabs and soft clams. Sixteen of the 23 counties border on tidal water. The total shoreline, including islands, is 4,431 miles. Maryland has 46 state parks, 15 state-owned lakes and ponds open to public fishing; 9 state forests, 15 state parks open to public hunting; 36 wildlife management areas open to public hunting, and 6 natural environment areas.
Now that you are moving to "The Free State," share your Maryland knowledge with your friends and family:
State Capital is Annapolis, known as the sailing capital of the world.
Annapolis was known as the Athens of America during the 17th century and once served as the capital of the United States.
The United States Naval Academy was founded on October 10, 1845 at Annapolis.
Maryland forests cover approximately 2.7 million acres, or 43% of the states land surface.
Maryland has no natural lakes.
The largest city is Baltimore.
The Preakness Stakes horse race takes place each year at the Pimlico Race Track in Baltimore.
State Song is "Maryland, My Maryland."
Francis Scott Key was born on August 1, 1779, on his family's estate "Terra Rubra" located in western Maryland.
King Williams School opened in 1696, the first school in the United States.
Dredging and tonging are methods for harvesting oysters.
State Sport is Jousting.
State Team Sport is Lacrosse.
The Maryland State House is the oldest state capitol still in continuous legislative use.
On June 24,1784, in Baltimore, 13-year old Edward Warren went airborne in the first successful manned balloon launch in the United States.
Maryland gave up some of its land to form Washington D.C.
State Flower is the Black Eyed Susan.
State Bird is the Baltimore Oriole.
The first dental school in the United States opened at the University of Maryland in 1840.
State Beverage is Milk.
State Motto:"Fatti Maschii, Parole Femine" - Manly Deeds, Womanly Words.
Tilghman Island is home to the Skipjacks, the only commercial sailing fleet in North America. The State Boat is the Skipjack.
Enjoy your new home Maryland!
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