MARYLAND

Southeast Region

STATES IN THE SOUTHEAST REGION

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Maryland

Maryland became a state on April 28, 1788. It was the 7th state to join the union.

The capital of Maryland is Annapolis. There are 5,773,552 people as of the

2010 census. Maryland is represented in Washington

D.C. by two senators and eight representatives.

Maryland’s Nickname

Maryland is also known as The Old Line State.

State Symbols

Maryland’s Bird, Flower, Tree

Map of Maryland

Annapolis

Maryland’s state quarter was issued in the year 2000.

Places to Visit

The battle of Antietam was held in Sharpsburg, Maryland. I would visit because Robert E. Lee and his troops fought here.

The State House The state house, Maryland’s capital

building, is in Annapolis. Maryland’s chief courst are here in this building.

bibliography

Papenfuse, Edward C., and James C. Saku. "Maryland." World Book Student. World Book, 2013. Web. 12 Nov. 2013