| Maryland | ||
| Date of Statehood: | April 28, 1788 (7th state) | |
| Motto: | Manly Deeds, Womanly Words | |
| Capital: | Annapolis | |
| Population: | 5,296,486; 19th | |
| Nickname: | Old Line State; Free State | |
| Song: | Maryland, My Maryland | |
| Flag: | The Maryland state flag was adopted in 1904. | |
| Flower: | Black-eyed Susan | |
| Tree: | White Oak | |
| Bird: | Baltimore Oriole | |
| Famous People: | Frank Zappa; Harriet Tubman | |
| Chief Products: | fishing, oysters | |
| Fun Facts: | Jousting is the official state sport; Francis Scott Key wrote the "Star Spangled Banner". | |
