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	The Baltimore Oriole has been the State Bird since 1947. Special provisions have been made for its protection. The Oriole’s feathers are black and gold, the same colors as in the Calvert family shield.​
	In 1989 the Maryland Blue Crab was designated the State Crustacean.
	In 1964, the Chesapeake Bay Retriever, named after the famous bay region of the breed’s or​igin, was declared the official dog of Maryland. A working dog bred to recover waterfowl for hunters, the Chesapeake Bay Retriever is one of only a few breeds actually developed in the United States. Retrievers excel in field and obedience trials. These dogs are known for their versatility, strength, endurance, and devotion.
	The Black Eyed Susan has been the official Maryland flower since 1918. A yellow daisy or cornflower, it blooms in late summer.
	The Baltimore Checkerspot Butterfly was designated Maryland’s State Insect in 1973. The Baltimore Checkerspot is one of the most beautiful butterflies of our area, but not many people have seen it. The butterfly’s wet-meadow habitat is quickly disappearing.
	Maryland’s State Tree is the White Oak. It was symbolized by the Wye Oak that stood at Wye Mills on Maryland’s Eastern Shore. It was more than 100 feet high, had a branch spread of 165 feet and a circumference of 31 feet, 10 inches. It was one of the largest in the world. On June 7, 2002, it was felled by powerful thunderstorms that also downed power lines throughout the area.
	The Skipjack was named the State Boat in 1985. Skipjacks (named after leaping fish) are the last working boats under sail in the United States. In winter, they dredge (scrape) oysters from the floor of the Chesapeake Bay.
	In 1994, Square Dancing was designated the State Folk Dance. This dance form grew from dances of various cultures: the Morris and Maypole dances of England, ballroom dances of France, Church dances of Spain, and folk dances of Australia, Ireland, Italy, Germany, Mexico, Poland, Russia, and other nations. Square Dancing has been a popular folk tradition since 1651.
	Got Milk? Milk officially became the State drink on October 1, 1998. Found primarily in Frederick and Washington counties, most Maryland milk cows are Holsteins and can be recognized by their large black and white spots. Daily, a single cow can produce up to 8 gallons of milk, consume about 80 pounds of feed, and drink 30 to 40 gallons of water.
	In 1984 the shell of the Ecphora gardnerae gardnerae, an extinct snail, was named the State fossil shell. The Ecphora inhabited the Chesapeake Bay 5 to 12 million years ago. An Ecphora shell found in St. Mary’s County about 1685 was one of the first North American fossils illustrated in European scientific works.
	The Diamondback Terrapin ( Malaclemys terrapin ) is the State reptile and official mascot of the University of Maryland College Park. It was named the State Reptile in 1994. This attractive turtle has diamond-shaped, concentric rings on its upper shell.
	In 1978, Center Stage was named the State Theater of Maryland. It is a resident professional theater. (Resident theaters invite artists to perform or design costumes and sets for their productions while living in theater-provided housing while they are working there.) Located in downtown Baltimore, Center Stage was founded in 1963. In 1974, a huge fire destroyed the original theater. After the destruction, Center Stage rebounded by buying and partially renovating an old building which was once part of Loyola College and the theater reopened its regular season in 1975.
	On October 1, 2001 the Calico cat was chosen as Maryland’s State Cat because of the colors. They are the colors of Maryland’s flag and founding families-red, black and white.
	Astrodon johnstoni officially became the State dinosaur on October 1, 1998. It lived during the early Cretaceous period, between 130 million and 95 million years ago, and was the first identified dinosaur in Maryland. It was one of the earliest dinosaur finds in the United States and the first sauropod described in North America.
	The rockfish (Morone saxatilis) was named the official fish of the State of Maryland in 1965. Originally called Roccus saxatilis, scientists corrected the genus designation in the late 1960s. The rockfish is considered to be the most valuable fish in Maryland waters.
	On October 1, 2003, the Thoroughbred Horse became the State Horse of Maryland. The average Thoroughbred stands 16 hands (64″) high at the withers, and weighs 1,000 pounds. Its coat colors may be bay, dark bay, chestnut, black, gray, or occasionally roan.
	In 1962, a law was enacted making jousting our State sport. Jousters compete by trying to catch a hanging ring on a lance while riding a horse.
	In 2004, Lacrosse was officially named the Team Sport of Maryland. Lacrosse is the oldest sport in North America dating back to the 17th century. Indians played lacrosse to heal the sick and to prepare for war. Picture courtesy of 2002 U.S. Naval Academy woman’s lacrosse team
	The Olney Theatre opened in 1941 and became the State Summer Theater of Maryland in 1978. It is located in Montgomery County, 12 miles from Washington, DC and 35 miles from Baltimore. The Olney Theatre puts on plays year-round. It also hosts several community projects.
	Effective October 1, 2004, the Patuxent River Stone became the State Gem of Maryland. The Patuxent River Stone is actually an agate, a cryptocrystalline form of quartz. Found only in Maryland, the Patuxent River Stone’s colors of red and yellow reflect the Maryland State Flag.
photo courtesy of smithisland.org	On April 24, 2008 Smith Island cake was designated as the official dessert of the state of Maryland which took effect October 1, 2008. Smith Island Cake is a confection that consists of many (usually eight to ten) pancake thin layers of cake separated by an equal number of layers of icing, creme, frosting and/or crushed candy bars. The most common flavor is yellow cake and is iced with cooked chocolate icing. However, many variations have evolved, both in the flavors for frosting and the cake itself. Smith Island Cake originated from Smith Island, Somerset County, Maryland.
photo courtesy of ABC2News	Walking became the State Exercise of Maryland on October 1, 2008. Maryland holds the honors as first state in the nation to designate a state exercise.

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What is the state bird and flower of Maryland?

The flag, seal, flower (black-eyed Susan), bird (Baltimore oriole), and tree (white oak) are some of the major state symbols of Maryland. © Encyclopædia Britannica, Inc.

What is Maryland state known for?

Home to the Chesapeake Bay, Maryland is known for its blue crabs and the city of Baltimore, a major historic trading port, baseball power and birthplace of the national anthem. Francis Scott Key wrote “The Star-Spangled Banner” as he watched the American flag wave above Fort McHenry on the harbor during the War of 1812, signaling Britain’s defeat,

1. As one of the original 13 colonies, Maryland has always played a pivotal role in American history.
2. Maryland was named a state in 1788 and was the seventh to ratify the U.S.
3. Constitution.
4. As a border state during the Civil War, it ultimately joined the Union, though it was divided in its support, even among family members.

Maryland remained a slave state for most of the war, forcing slaves like abolitionists Harriet Tubman and Frederick Douglass to flee. In 1862, the Old Line State held the bloodiest one-day battle in the nation’s history: the Battle of Antietam, Maryland is an aerospace and defense hot spot, holding the majority of the country’s top aerospace companies and defense contractors.

Does Maryland have a state mammal?

The Horse is the state mammal of Idaho, Maryland, New Jersey, North Dakota, and Vermont. Many states have specific kinds of horses as their state animals.

What is the state symbol of Maryland?

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Jump to navigation Jump to search This is a list of symbols of the U.S. state of Maryland, The majority of the items in the list are officially recognized symbols created by an act of the Maryland General Assembly and signed into law by the governor, However, two of the more famous symbols of Maryland, the state motto and the state nicknames, were never made official by the state government.

What animals live in the state of Maryland?

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Type	Symbol	Description	Year	Image	Source
Bird	Baltimore oriole Icterus galbula	The male’s black and orange feathers are similar to the Calvert seal. This led to the bird receiving its name of Baltimore.	1947
Cat	Calico cat	The calico has tri-color fur of orange, black and white, which is the same colors as the Calvert seal.	2001
Crustacean	Blue crab Callinectes sapidus	The blue crab is found in the Chesapeake Bay and is the most valuable species harvested from the bay.	1989
Dinosaur	Astrodon Astrodon johnstoni	In 1958, the first Astrodon fossils were found in Maryland. They lived in what is now Maryland from 95 to 130 million years ago.	1998
Dog	Chesapeake Bay Retriever	Named after the Chesapeake Bay, the retriever was developed in the United States to recover waterfowl for hunters. The University of Maryland, Baltimore County’s mascot is a retriever.	1964
Fish	Rock fish Morone saxatilis	The rockfish, also called striped bass, is found in abundance in Maryland.	1965
Flower	Black-eyed susan Rudbeckia hirta	A daisy with yellow petals and a dark purple center.	1918
Horse	Thoroughbred horse Equus caballus	The Preakness, the second leg of the Triple Crown of thoroughbred racing is held at Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore, Maryland,	2003
Insect	Baltimore checkerspot butterfly ( Euphydryas phaeton )	The butterfly has orange and black colorings, which is the same colors as the Calvert seal.	1973
Reptile	Diamondback terrapin Malaclemys terrapin	The terrapin were abundant and easy to catch and became a gourmet food until over-harvesting depleted terrapin stocks. The University of Maryland ‘s nickname is the “terrapins”.	1994
Tree	White oak Quercus alba	A long-lived and one of the pre-eminent hardwoods of America. It is also the state tree of Illinois and Connecticut, The Wye Oak was believed to be the largest and oldest white oak, being 540 years old until it fell during a thunderstorm in 2002.	1941

What is the capital of Maryland?

What Is The State Flower Of Maryland? The presence of black-eyed Susans along roadsides are considered a symbol welcoming visitors to the state. is a US state located in the country’s Mid-Atlantic region. Incorporated into the Union on April 28, 1788, Maryland became the 7th US state and is named in honor of English queen, Henrietta Maria, who was referred to in England as Queen Mary.

1. The state of Maryland has several nicknames including the “Free State”, “Old Line State”, and “Chesapeake Bay State.” The capital city of Maryland is Annapolis.
2. In addition to its flag, the state has several symbols, including a state bird (Baltimore oriole), state tree (white oak), and state horse (thoroughbred).

Like all 50 US states, Maryland also has a state floral emblem. The state flower of Maryland is the black-eyed Susan, officially named Rudbeckia hirta,

What is the state cat for the state of Maryland?

^ ‘State of Maryland: Maryland State Cat – Calico Cat’. Msa.md.gov. Retrieved 2012-04-20. ^ ‘Massachusetts Secretary of State: State Symbols’. Sec.state.ma.us. Retrieved 2012-04-20. ^ ‘Massachusetts Secretary of State: State Symbols’.