Thursday, July 29, 2010

State of the Day: Maryland

Maryland (MD)
"The Old Line State"
Fact: Maryland was named in honor of Henrietta Marier, who granted the right to establish an English colony there.
Capital: Annapolis
Size: 12,297 sq. mi.
Population: 5, 458, 137
Statehood: April 28th 1778     7th State
Motto: "Strong Deeds, Gentle Words" 
Tree: White Oak
Bird: Baltimore Oriole
Flower: Black Eyed Susan
Song: "Maryland, My Maryland" by James R. Randall
'80s Hardcore Band: VOID

2 comments:

  1. Glad to see Void was the pick and not some of ones you'd probably expect

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  2. Hopefully one of your dad's bands gets to play the most metal fest in America, Maryland Death Fest!

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