The Great State of Maryland On June 30, 1632, the charter of Maryland had been confirmed and published, therefore it was founded. Some of the first homes the settlers built were cut wood with shingled roofs. Not very long after they started building homes out of brick, and St. Mary's City, which was Maryland's first capitol had houses and buildings of higher quality. The number of people increased rapidly over the years and in 1676 they built a statehouse.
St. Mary's City remained the capitol of Maryland until 1694, when it moved to a more convenient location. The capitol was moved to Annapolis. In 1934 the Old State House was rebuilt, many bricks from ruins of several old buildings were used in the reconstruction.
This is still one of many attractions in Maryland today. It is loaded with history about Maryland and also about how America first got started, this is a very nice place to spend some family time. They family can learn new things and also have a great time while they are learning.
This is still one of many attractions in Maryland today. It is loaded with history about Maryland and also about how America first got started, this is a very nice place to spend some family time. They family can learn new things and also have a great time while they are learning.
Maryland has 47 State Parks and Forests, these parks and forests divided into different regions. The Eastern Region includes Assateague State Park, Choptank River Fishing Piers, James Island State Park, and many more. The Central Region includes Elk Neck State Park, Gunpowder Falls State Park, and Hart-Miller Island State Park.
The Southern Region has Calvert Cliffs State Park, Cedarville State Forest, and Merkle Wildlife Sanctuary. Last but not least, the Western Region consists of Big Run State Park, Deep Creek Lake State Park and New Germany State Park.
These are only a handful of the beautiful State Parks and Forests in Maryland. The State Parks and Forests are a great place to get away for some relaxing peace, and to have a great time doing so. Maryland also offers a number of Histoical Sites and a wide range of Places of Inetrest.
Here is a list of some of Maryland's Historical Sites and Places of Interest.
- Fort Frederick
- U.S. Army Ordnance Museum
- Concord Point Lighthouse
- Falling Branch Falls
- Historic Havre de Grace
- Ladew Topiary Gardens and Mansion
- Liriodendron
- The Hays House
- Havre de Grace Decoy Museum
Maryland has 23 Counties Allegany, Anne Arundel, Baltimore, Calvert, Caroline, Carroll, Cecil, Charles, Dorchester, Garrett, Harford, Howard, Kent, Montgomery, Prince George's, Queen Anne's, St. Mary's, Somerset, Talbot, Washington, Wicomico, and Worcester. Any in which is a great place to visit or stay Maryland is full of beauty and wonder. The population of Maryland grew from 5,165,439 in 1998 to 5,296,486 in 2000.
Maryland's biggest city is Baltimore, home of the NFL's Baltimore Ravens, winner of the 2001 Super Bowl. Baltimore is also home to the MLB's Baltimore Orioles, which Orioles great Cal Ripken Jr. played for and had a Hall of Fame career with.
The Baltimore Oriole has been the official State bird since 1947. The skipjack was designated the State Boat in 1985. Skipjacks, named after a leaping fish, are the last working boats under sail in the United States. During the winter months, they dredge oysters from the floor of the Chesapeake Bay. The Maryland legislature has designated the "Calico Cat," as the official State Cat, effective October 1, 2001. The Chesapeake Bay Retriever was declared the official state dog in 1964. It is named after the famous bay region of the breed's origin. The Chesapeake Bay Retriever is one of only several breeds actually developed in America. In 1989, the Maryland Blue Crab was designated as the official State Crustacean. The striped bass or rockfish was designated as the official State Fish in 1965.The Black-Eyed Susan has been the official State flower since 1918. It is a yellow daisy, which blooms in late summer. The Baltimore Checkerspot Butterfly is the official arthropodic emblem of the State, designated in 1973. The official State Reptile is the Diamondback Terrapin. Maryland, My Maryland was adopted as the official State Song in 1939. These are all just things to show how much Maryland cares about its State. The land is wonderful and the people are great. So come visit Maryland today, but you better be ready to stay! Thanks for the interest in Maryland, and remember the land is beautiful and the people of Maryland are always welcome to others.