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Maryland's official symbols
Nickname
The Old Line State / Free State
State bird
Baltimore Oriole
State flower
Black-eyed Susan
State tree
White Oak
State motto
Fatti maschii, parole femine ("Strong deeds, gentle words")
State song
Maryland, My Maryland
Capital
Annapolis
Statehood year
1788
About state symbols
Every US state has officially designated symbols — usually a bird, flower, tree, motto, and song — chosen to represent the state's identity, history, or natural environment. These symbols often appear on state license plates, state quarters, government seals, and tourism materials.
How Maryland got its nickname
Maryland is best known as "The Old Line State." The nickname reflects the state's signature feature — and Maryland has multiple official and unofficial nicknames.
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