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    Maryland was founded in 1634. True or False?Maryland

      t. King Charles I granted Lord Baltimore the right to found a colony. It is named after Charles' wife Henrietta Maria. LONG, Long time ago considering the U.S. wasn't the U.S. until 1776.

    Francis Scott Key was from Maryland, true or false?Maryland

      t.

    There are ski resorts in Maryland, true or false?Maryland

      t. My favorite is the beautiful Wisp Resort near Deep Creek Lake in Accident, Maryland.

    What religion were the first Marylanders? Maryland

      Roman Catholic . Hail Mary, Full of Grace. Funny thing, it's still a predominently Catholic state.

    Baltimore is the capital of Maryland, true or false?Maryland

      f. Annapolis is the correct answer.

    The National Road, first real interstate in the United States, started near what historic Maryland city?Maryland

      Cumberland. My home town and full of Revolutionary and pre-Revolutionary War history...

    The Maryland State Bird is the Cardinal, true or false? Maryland

      f. It is our good old Baltimore Oriole. They are rare to see, but quite beautiful.

    Maryland was founded by Lord Annapolis, true or false?Maryland

      f. No, it was Lord Baltimore

    Maryland has the third lowest point in the United States, true or false?Maryland

      t. Called Bloody Point Hole, it lies at a chilly 174 feet BELOW sea level.

    Maryland is known as the Chesapeake State, true or false?Maryland

      f. Actually, it is known as the 'Old Line State.' Perhaps because the border between Maryland and Pennsylvania is the Mason Dixon Line. To those Southerners, yes, we were a dreaded BORDER state.

    One of the three races of the Triple Crown is held in Maryland. True or False?Maryland

      t. Kentucky Derby, the Preakness Stakes, and the Belmont Stakes.

    In which county is the Casselman River Bridge State Park? Maryland State Forests and Parks

      Garrett. At the time of its construction in 1813 the Casselman River Bridge was the largest of its kind in the world.

    Hart-Miller Island is located in the Chesapeake Bay. Which county would that be?Maryland State Forests and Parks

      Baltimore. The only way to reach the Island is by boat. There are no bridges that go there.

    In which county is the Wye Oak State Park?Maryland State Forests and Parks

      Talbot County. Unfortunately, the Wye Oak tree was lost this year (2002)in a storm.

    In which county is Calvert Cliffs State Park? Maryland State Forests and Parks

      Calvert. Calvert Cliffs is home to some of the richest fossil deposits in Maryland.

    In which county is the Susquehanna State Park? Maryland State Forests and Parks

      Harford. A 19th century farm is located in the Park.

    In which county is Assateague State Park? Maryland State Forests and Parks

      Worcester. This park is adjacent to the Atlantic Ocean.

    In which county is Rocks State Park? Maryland State Forests and Parks

      Harford. This area was once inhabited by the Susquehannock Indians.

    In which county is the Green Ridge State Forest? Maryland State Forests and Parks

      Allegany. Plenty of back woods hiking in this park.

    In which county is Fort Frederick in? Maryland State Forests and Parks

      Washington. Did I catch you on this one? Fort Frederick was built in 1756, during the French and Indian War.

    In which county is the Washington Monument State Park? Maryland State Forests and Parks

      Washington. The Washington Monument in this park was constructed in 1827 by the citizens of Boonsboro, Md.

    What is the Maryland state fossil?Maryland Facts

      Ecphora. The complete name is Ecphora gardnerae gardnerae wilson. It is a snail!

    Maryland has how many counties? (Do not count Baltimore City.)Maryland Facts

      23. Anne Arundel, Allegany, Baltimore, Calvert, Cecil, Charles, Caroline, Carroll, Dorchester, Frederick, Garrett, Harford, Howard, Kent, Montgomery, Prince George, Queen Annes, Saint Marys, Somerset, Talbot, Washington, Wicomico, and Worcester.

    Blackwater Wildlife Refuge is located in what county?Maryland Facts

      Dorchester. Blackwater Wildlife Refuge is the temporary home to tens of thousands of Canadian geese during their migration.

    Where is the Maryland State House?Maryland Facts

      Annapolis. The Maryland State House was built between 1772 and 1779 and is the oldest US State House in use.

    The U.S. Frigate Constellation was built in what year?Maryland Facts

      1797. The 2d ship to bear the name U.S. Constellation was actually commissioned in 1854 and saw action in the Civil War. Eventually, it was brought to Baltimore in 1954 and is berthed at Baltimore's Inner Harbor. The ship is open to the public.

    What was Maryland's first capital?Maryland Facts

      St. Mary's City. St. Mary's City was the first capital of Maryland in the 17th century.

    Who sewed the flag that inspired Francis Scott Key to write "The Star Spangled Banner"?Maryland Facts

      Mary Pickersgill. Mary Pickersgill's home is now the Star Spangled Banner Flag House and Museum. The house was built in 1793.

    The Chesapeake and Ohio canal went from where to where?Maryland Facts

      Washington D.C. to Cumberland, Md. The original Chesapeake and Ohio canal was about 175 miles long. It was originally intended to go all the way to Ohio, but never made it.

    Is Deep Creek Lake Maryland's largest freshwater lake?Maryland Facts

      Yes. It is located in Garrett Co., Maryland. The most western county in the state.

    Maryland was named for Mary, Queen of Scots?Maryland--The Old Line State

      f. It was named for Queen Henrietta Maria, the wife of Charles I of England.

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