State of Maryland

Facts about Maryland

• The State of Maryland is the 7th U.S. state.
• Maryland received statehood on April 28, 1788.
• Maryland's state capital is Annapolis.
• Maryland's state postal abbreviation is MD.

Maryland's Bird, Flower, Motto, Song, Tree

• Official State Bird: Baltimore Oriole
• Official State Bird Latin Name: Icterus galbula
  
  
• Official State Flower: Black-eyed Susan
• Official State Flower Latin Name: Rudbeckia hirta
• Year: 1918
  
  
• Official State Motto: Fatti Mashchii, Parole Femine & Scuto Bonae Voluntatis Tuae Coronasti Nos
• Official State Motto Latin Translation: Strong Deeds, Gentle Words
  
  
• Official State Song: Maryland My Maryland
  
  
• Official State Tree: White oak
• Official State Tree Latin Name: Quercus alba
• Year: 1941

Maryland's Sports

• Baltimore Orioles (team website / google map)

• Baltimore Ravens (team website / google map)
• Washington Redskins (team website / google map)

• Chesapeake Bayhawks (team website / google map)

• Baltimore Blast (team website / google map)

Maryland's State Government and Public Safety

• Maryland Official State Government
• Comptroller of Maryland State Income, Sales, or Corporate Taxes
• Maryland State Highway Traffic Reports
• Motor Vehicle Adminstration
• Maryland Official State Lottery