Maryland, US

About

Known as the Old Line State and the Free State, Maryland is a Mid-Atlantic state that's defined by its abundant waterways and coastlines on the Chesapeake Bay and Atlantic Ocean. Its largest city, Baltimore, has a long history as a major seaport. Fort McHenry, birthplace of the U.S. national anthem, sits at the mouth of Baltimore’s Inner Harbor, home to the National Aquarium and Maryland Science Center. 

In Annapolis, you'll find Colonial Annapolis Historic District. This area encompasses more than 2,000 acres and includes more than 30 sites listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It also includes many buildings that survived British attacks during the Revolutionary War period (1774-1783).

The state's capital city is named after Queen Anne—the last Stuart monarch of England who died in 1714—and was founded in 1695 by John Clagett (who would later become mayor). Today it's home to numerous museums including one devoted entirely to early American naval history (the U.S. Naval Academy Museum).

Quick Facts about Maryland

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Geography

Maryland is located at 39°0'1"N 76°44'60"W (39.0003900, -76.7499700). It has 4 neighbors: Delaware, West Virginia, Pennsylvania and Virginia.

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The largest city of Maryland is Baltimore with a population of 586,131. Other cities include, Redland population 147,010, Frederick population 73,308, Silver Spring population 71,452 and Rockville population 69,512. See all Maryland cities & populated places.

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Cities, Towns, Villages, Neighborhoods & Other Populated Places in Maryland.

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People born in Maryland, including politician, died 1859 John Dennis, chemist William O. Baker, businessman Samuel Sachs, .

List

• Amit Bhattacharya (American cinematographer) he was born in 01/01/1961
• David Herold (accomplice of John Wilkes Booth in Lincoln's assassination (1842-1865)) he was born in 16/06/1842
• Barton W. Stone (American leader in the Restoration Movement) he was born in 24/12/1772
• James Jones (American politician and lawyer from the state of Georgia (1769-1801)) he was born in 01/01/1769
• William Few (American politician (1748-1828)) he was born in 08/06/1748
• William Bowie (American engineer) he was born in 06/05/1872
• Edwin Booth (19th-century American actor) he was born in 13/11/1833
• Bert Muhly (American mayor and academic (1923-2011)) he was born in 18/06/1923
• George Kerr (athlete) he was born in 16/10/1937
• James Wray Williams (American politician (1792-1842)) he was born in 08/10/1792
• Eric Brittingham (American musician) he was born in 08/05/1960
• David Bentley Hart (American theologian) he was born in 01/01/1965
• Mark Johnson (American film producer) he was born in 27/12/1945
• Edwin C. Hahn (Sound engineer) he was born in 02/08/1888
• Nathan Larson (American guitarist, singer, songwriter, and author (born 1970)) he was born in 12/09/1970
• George Washington Parke Custis (adopted son of George Washington (1781-1857)) he was born in 30/04/1781
• Thomas P. Carnes (American politician (1762-1822)) he was born in 01/01/1762
• Rolando Martín (Argentine rugby union footballer and coach) he was born in 23/09/1968

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