Statehood
Apr 28, 1788
Apr 28, 1788
Annapolis
Old Line State
Maryland is located in the Mid-Atlantic region of the United States. The Atlantic ocean sits directly to its east. It is ranked as the fifth most densely populated state in the Union. The state's largest metropolitan area is that of Washington–Baltimore. The state's motto reads, 'Strong Deeds, Gentle Words.' Maryland's official cat breed is the Calico cat.
Maryland's early economy was led by tobacco plantations. Cecil Calvert founded the Maryland Colony. The nation's first dental school was in Maryland