[citation needed] One of Maryland's best known political figures is a Republican former governor Spiro Agnew, who pled no contest to tax evasion and resigned in 1973.[181]. Close to the small town of Hancock, in western Maryland, about two-thirds of the way across the state, less than 2 miles (3.2km) separates its borders,[52] the MasonDixon line to the north, and the northwards-arching Potomac River to the south. Most of the state's waterways are part of the Chesapeake Bay watershed, with the exceptions of a tiny portion of extreme western Garrett County (drained by the Youghiogheny River as part of the watershed of the Mississippi River), the eastern half of Worcester County (which drains into Maryland's Atlantic coastal bays), and a small portion of the state's northeast corner (which drains into the Delaware River watershed). The Eastern Shore was settled by Protestants, chiefly Methodist and the southern counties were initially settled by English Catholics. ANNAPOLIS, Md. Marylands first post-vaccination infection was identified on January 26, 2021. The armed phase of the conflict ended in May 1738 with the intervention of King George II, who compelled the negotiation of a cease-fire. It shares borders with Virginia, West Virginia, and the District of Columbia to its south and west; Pennsylvania to its north; and Delaware and the Atlantic Ocean to its east. In 2018, Hogan was re-elected to a second term of office. Construction of the ICC was a major part of the campaign platform of former Governor Robert Ehrlich, who was in office from 2003 until 2007, and of Governor Martin O'Malley, who succeeded him. We work together to support and improve the health and safety of all Marylanders through disease pre vention, access to care, quality management, and community engagement. "George Calvert and Cecilius Calvert, Barons Baltimore" William Hand Browne, Nabu Press (August 1, 2010). Other private institutions include Mount St. Mary's University, McDaniel College (formerly known as Western Maryland College), Hood College, Stevenson University (formerly known as Villa Julie College), Loyola University Maryland, and Goucher College, among others. km, the State of Maryland is located in the Mid-Atlantic region of the United States. There is also a large automated chicken-farming sector in the state's southeastern part; Salisbury is home to Perdue Farms. The Republic of Maryland (also known variously as the Independent State of Maryland, Maryland-in-Africa, and Maryland in Liberia) was a country in West Africa that existed from 1834 to 1857, when it was merged into what is now Liberia. The Appalachian Mountains of western Maryland are home to Appalachian-Blue Ridge forests. [70] The ponies and their sale were popularized by the children's book, Misty of Chincoteague. ANNAPOLIS, Md. St. Mary's County is home to Historic St. Mary's City, a living museum on the site of Maryland's first capital. The State of Maryland pledges to provide constituents, businesses, customers, and stakeholders with friendly and courteous, timely and responsive, accurate and consistent, accessible and convenient, and truthful and transparent services. The Basilica of the National Shrine of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary in Baltimore was the first Roman Catholic cathedral built in the United States, and the Archbishop of Baltimore is, albeit without formal primacy, the United States' quasi-primate,[citation needed] and often a cardinal. The government of Maryland is conducted according to the state constitution. St. Mary's became the first capital of Maryland, and remained so for 60 years until 1695. The Democratic Party rapidly regained power in the state from Republicans. These measures worked against ill-educated whites and blacks. [114], In 1970, the U.S. Census Bureau reported Maryland's population as 17.8 percent African-American and 80.4 percent non-Hispanic White.[119]. More Information. As of 2015[update], Maryland had the highest median household income of any state, owing in large part to its proximity to Washington, D.C., and a highly diversified economy spanning manufacturing, retail services, public administration, real estate, higher education, information technology, defense contracting, health care, and biotechnology. [79] In March 2017, Maryland became the first state with proven gas reserves to ban fracking by passing a law against it. Each county and county-equivalent in Maryland has a local Board of Education charged with running the public schools in that particular jurisdiction. Key Facts. In 1650, the Puritans revolted against the proprietary government. Although one of the smallest states in the U.S., it features a variety of climates and topographical features that have earned it the moniker of America in Miniature. Maryland enjoys considerable historical repute for the talented sports players of its past, including Cal Ripken Jr. and Babe Ruth. [34] Penn successfully argued that the Maryland charter entitled Lord Baltimore only to unsettled lands, and Dutch settlement in Delaware predated his charter. Most of the business of government is conducted in Annapolis, the state capital however some cabinet departments and state officials have their offices in Baltimore. [146] However, Maryland has been using Genuine Progress Indicator, an indicator of well-being, to guide the state's development, rather than relying only on growth indicators like GDP. [30] The celebration of the Catholic sacraments was also officially restricted. The House of Delegates passed the "Act concerning Religion" in 1649 granting religious liberty to all Trinitarian Christians.[28]. Nearly every part of Maryland receives 3.54.5 inches (89114mm) per month of rain. Maryland (US: /mrlnd/ (listen) MERR-il-nd)[b] is a state in the Mid-Atlantic region of the United States. The Coast Guard says seven people were rescued offshore in Ocean City, Maryland, over the weekend. [147][148] According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Maryland households are currently the wealthiest in the country, with a 2013 median household income of $72,483,[149] which puts it ahead of New Jersey and Connecticut, which are second and third respectively. The state harbors a considerable number of white-tailed deer, especially in the woody and mountainous west of the state, and overpopulation can become a problem. Waterborne Commerce Statistics Center. Maryland, constituent state of the United States of America. In 2003, Maryland law was changed to allow for the creation of publicly funded charter schools, although the charter schools must be approved by their local Board of Education and are not exempt from state laws on education, including collective bargaining laws. Customer Service Promise. [135], According to The Williams Institute's analysis of the 2010 U.S. census, 12,538 same-sex couples are living in Maryland, representing 5.8 same-sex couples per 1,000 households. The Maryland Transit Administration (often abbreviated as "MTA Maryland"), a state agency part of the Maryland Department of Transportation also provides transit services within the state. Must register with eligible promo code. Two National Football League teams play in Maryland, the Baltimore Ravens in Baltimore and the Washington Commanders in Landover. His father died in 1982, when Moore was three. Maryland, constituent state of the United States of America. ANNAPOLIS, Md. First wager of $20-$100 qualifies for max. [32] Both used religion as a tool to gain popular support. The University of Maryland, College Park is the state's flagship university and one of the nation's preeminent public research universities. However, given the incidence of malaria, yellow fever, and typhoid, life expectancy in Maryland was about 10 years less than in New England. I-97, fully contained within Anne Arundel County and the shortest (17.6 miles (28.3km)) one- or two-digit interstate highway in the contiguous US, connects the Baltimore area to the Annapolis area. I-595, which is an unsigned highway concurrent with US50/US301, is the longest unsigned interstate in the country and connects Prince George's County and Washington, D.C. with Annapolis and the Eastern Shore via the Chesapeake Bay Bridge. [176], Maryland's state sales tax is six percent. My state has shown how to achieve real prosperity in our hyperpolarized times. One of these places is Fort McHenry, which defended against the British Empire during the War of 1812. After Baltimore died in April 1632, the charter was granted to his son, Cecilius Calvert, 2nd Baron Baltimore (16051675), on June 20, 1632. [citation needed]. [118] Most are descendants of people transported to the area as slaves from West Africa, and many are of mixed race, including European and Native American ancestry. Power in Maryland is divided among three branches of government: executive, legislative, and judicial. We work together to support and improve the health and safety of all Marylanders through disease pre vention, access to care, quality management, and community engagement. [165], Maryland has experimented with healthcare payment reforms, notably beginning in the 1970s with an all-payer rate setting program regulated by the Health Services Cost Review Commission. Mobs burned down all the original Catholic churches of southern Maryland. One of the original 13 states, it lies at the centre of the Eastern Seaboard, amid the great commercial and population complex that stretches from Maine to Virginia. Farming suffers from weeds as anywhere else, including an unusual multiply resistant ragweed (Ambrosia artemisiifolia) found by Rousonelos et al., 2012 with both ALS- and PPO-resistances[160] and which by 2016 had developed a third, EPSP resistance. Maryland has the most millionaires per capita in 2013, with a ratio of 7.7 percent. [57] All lakes in the state today were constructed, mostly via dams. Sixteen of Maryland's twenty-three counties, as well as the city of Baltimore, border the tidal waters of the Chesapeake Bay estuary and its many tributaries,[22][12] which combined total more than 4,000 miles of shoreline. (AP) Maryland 's Gov.-elect Wes Moore announced additional Cabinet appointments on Tuesday, a day before he's scheduled to be sworn in as governor. Promoting lifelong health and wellness for all Marylanders. Institutions and government agencies with an interest in research and development located in Maryland include the Johns Hopkins University, the Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory, more than one campus of the University System of Maryland, Goddard Space Flight Center, the United States Census Bureau, the National Institutes of Health (NIH), the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), the Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, the federal Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Celera Genomics company, the J. Craig Venter Institute (JCVI), and AstraZeneca (formerly MedImmune). Compared to some other states, blacks were better established both before and after the civil war. The government of Maryland, like the other 49 state governments, has exclusive authority over matters that lie entirely within the state's borders, except as limited by the Constitution of the United States. Seven professional and graduate schools train the majority of the state's physicians, nurses, dentists, lawyers, social workers, and pharmacists. The land was provided along the north shore of the Potomac River from Montgomery and Prince George's counties, as well as from Fairfax County and Alexandria on the south shore of the Potomac in Virginia; however, the land donated by the Commonwealth of Virginia was later returned to that state by the District of Columbia retrocession in 1846. We work together to support and improve the health and safety of all Marylanders through disease pre vention, access to care, quality management, and community engagement. [150] Also, the state's poverty rate of 7.8 percent is the lowest in the country. In a 2020 study, Maryland was ranked by the Election Law Journal as the 5th easiest state for citizens to vote in. This is consistent with a January 2011 Gonzales Research & Marketing Strategies poll showing 51% support for marriage in the state. The commuter rail service, known as MARC, operates three lines which all terminate at Washington Union Station and provide service to Baltimore's Penn and Camden stations, Perryville, Frederick, and Martinsburg, WV. You can also call our main call center at 800-332-6347 to reach us at anytime. The State of Maryland pledges to provide constituents, businesses, customers, and stakeholders with friendly and courteous, timely and responsive, accurate and consistent, accessible and convenient, and truthful and transparent services. The third and fourth most spoken languages are French (including Patois and Cajun) and Chinese. [66] Maryland's state flower, the black-eyed susan, grows in abundance in wild flower groups throughout the state. A provisional agreement had been established in 1732. Baltimore was the seat of the first Catholic bishop in the U.S. (1789), and Emmitsburg was the home and burial place of the first American-born citizen to be canonized, St. Elizabeth Ann Seton. Mary's. New users only. Among them are two beltways encircling the major cities of the region: I-695, the McKeldin (Baltimore) Beltway, which encircles Baltimore; and a portion of I-495, the Capital Beltway, which encircles Washington, D.C. I-270, which connects the Frederick area with Northern Virginia and the District of Columbia through major suburbs to the northwest of Washington, is a major commuter route and is as wide as fourteen lanes at points. Many of these are affiliated with various religious sects, including parochial schools of the Catholic Church, Quaker schools, Seventh-day Adventist schools, and Jewish schools. [94] The United States Census Bureau estimated that the population of Maryland was 6,045,680 on July 1, 2019, a 4.71% increase from the 2010 United States census and an increase of 2,962, from the prior year. My fellow Marylanders: As my time as governor comes to an end, I am grateful to all of youthe people of Marylandfor your heartfelt support and, in times of personal challenges, for your countless prayers. Negotiations ensued after the problem was discovered in 1681. A large majority (57%) of Maryland voters said they would vote to uphold the freedom to marry, with 37% saying they would vote against. You can also call our main call center at 800-332-6347 to reach us at anytime. Other attractions include the historic and picturesque towns along the Chesapeake Bay, such as Saint Mary's, Maryland's first colonial settlement and original capital. Click on a city or region to explore more. Baltimore businessmen, including Johns Hopkins, Enoch Pratt, George Peabody, and Henry Walters, founded notable city institutions that bear their names, including respectively a university, library system, music and dance conservatory, and art museum. Maryland averages around 3040 days of thunderstorms a year, and averages around six tornado strikes annually.[81]. Marylands Bipartisan Success Story. Many of the free black families migrated to Delaware, where land was cheaper. Click on a city or region to explore more. [71] In 1878, the Chesapeake Bay Retriever was the first individual retriever breed recognized by the American Kennel Club. At the time, the state Supreme Court wrote a decision upholding marriage discrimination. Portions of Maryland are included in various official and unofficial geographic regions. [136], A well-known newspaper in Maryland is The Baltimore Sun. Salvadorans are the largest Hispanic group in Maryland. [45] Disenfranchisement bills in 1905, 1907, and 1911 were rebuffed, in large part because of black opposition. Heavy manufacturing declined in Baltimore. About 4,489,078 Maryland residents have been fully vaccinated as of December 16, 2022. The University of Maryland Global Campus is the largest public university in Maryland[199] and one of the largest distance-learning institutions in the world.[200]. If you have a Maryland driver's license or other MVA issued card, your personal information must match the information on file with the Maryland MVA. In 1790, the state ceded land for the establishment of the U.S. capital of Washington, D.C. Maryland's regions experienced economic changes following WWII. After Georgia congressman William D. Upshaw criticized Maryland openly in 1923 for not passing Prohibition laws, Baltimore Sun editor Hamilton Owens coined the "Free State" nickname for Maryland in that context, which was popularized by H. L. Mencken in a series of newspaper editorials. Blacks defeated three efforts to disenfranchise them, making alliances with immigrants to resist various Democratic campaigns. Your signature at the MVA will become your official voter registration signature. Maryland's Interstate highways include 110 miles (180km) of Interstate95 (I-95), which enters the northeast portion of the state, travels through Baltimore, and becomes part of the eastern section of the Capital Beltway to the Woodrow Wilson Bridge. "[18], The original capital of Maryland was St. Mary's City, on the north shore of the Potomac River, and the county surrounding it, the first erected/created in the province,[26] was first called Augusta Carolina, after the King, and later named St. Mary's County. [136], On March 1, 2012, Maryland Governor Martin O'Malley signed the freedom to marry bill into law after it passed in the state legislature. Education Week ranked Maryland #1 in its nationwide 20092013 Quality Counts reports. About 4,489,078 Maryland residents have been fully vaccinated as of December 16, 2022. With the nation's entry into World War I in 1917, new military bases such as Camp Meade, the Aberdeen Proving Ground, and the Edgewood Arsenal were established. The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad (B&O) was the first chartered railroad in the United States. Super Boosts do not qualify. [129][130], Hispanic immigrants of the later 20th century have settled in Aspen Hill, Hyattsville/Langley Park, Glenmont/Wheaton, Bladensburg, Riverdale Park, Gaithersburg, as well as Highlandtown and Greektown in East Baltimore. Baltimore's Light RailLink and Metro SubwayLink systems serve its densely populated inner-city and the surrounding suburbs. With two major metropolitan areas, Maryland has a number of major and minor professional sports franchises. Influenced by a changing economy, revolutionary ideals, and preaching by ministers, numerous planters in Maryland freed their slaves in the 20 years after the Revolutionary War. Maryland has several historic and renowned private colleges and universities, the most prominent of which is Johns Hopkins University, founded in 1876 with a grant from Baltimore entrepreneur Johns Hopkins. [177] All real property in Maryland is subject to the property tax. Beginning in the 1960s, as suburban growth took hold around Washington, D.C. and Baltimore, the state began to take on a more mid-Atlantic culture as opposed to the traditionally Southern and Tidewater culture that previously dominated most of the state. Maryland possesses a variety of topography within its borders, contributing to its nickname America in Miniature. In 1704, the Maryland General Assembly prohibited Catholics from operating schools, limited the corporate ownership of property to hamper religious orders from expanding or supporting themselves, and encouraged the conversion of Catholic children. while densely populated Central Maryland radiating outward from Baltimore and Washington, D.C. has more in common with that of the Northeast. From the Cumberland Valley on westward, the climate begins to transition to a humid continental climate (Kppen Dfa). [178], Prior to the American Civil War, Maryland's elections were largely controlled by the Democrats, which account for 54.9% of all registered voters as of May 2017. Maryland also has an 11-mile (18km) portion of I-81 that travels through the state near Hagerstown. The grant defined Pennsylvania's southern border as identical to Maryland's northern border, the 40th parallel. [134] In fact, 1.7 percent are Korean, while as a whole, 6.7 percent are Asian. Jan. 17, 2023 12:52 pm ET. Many of their ethnic Italian, Polish, Czech, Lithuanian, and Greek descendants still live in the area. Customer Service Promise. LIERMAN BECOMES MARYLANDs FIRST WOMAN COMPTROLLER: Comptroller Brooke E. Lierman (D) on Monday became the first woman in Maryland history to hold that job, taking the oath of office at a ceremony in Annapolis. The list includes Babe Ruth, Cal Ripken Jr, Johnny Unitas, Brooks Robinson, Frank Robinson, Ray Lewis, Michael Phelps, Jimmie Foxx, Jim Parker, and Wes Unseld.[203]. *MD only. [41], The state remained with the Union during the Civil War,[42] due in significant part to demographics and Federal intervention. Maryland has been historically prominent to American Catholic tradition because the English colony of Maryland was intended by George Calvert as a haven for English Catholics. ANNAPOLIS, Md. My state has shown how to achieve real prosperity in our hyperpolarized times. [136], In 2019, non-Hispanic white Americans were 49.8% of Maryland's population (White Americans, including White Hispanics, were 57.3%), which made Maryland a majority minority state. This state of affairs lasted until after the American Revolutionary War (17751783). [34], Most of the English colonists arrived in Maryland as indentured servants, and had to serve a several years' term as laborers to pay for their passage. Historically, these and many other Maryland cities developed along the Fall Line, the line along which rivers, brooks, and streams are interrupted by rapids and waterfalls. [29] The legislature may not increase the governor's proposed budget expenditures. I-83 has 34 miles (55km) in Maryland and connects Baltimore to southern central Pennsylvania (Harrisburg and York, Pennsylvania). The waterfowl support a tourism sector of sportsmen. [143] Jews are numerous throughout Montgomery County and in Pikesville and Owings Mills northwest of Baltimore. I-68 travels 81 miles (130km), connecting the western portions of the state to I-70 at the small town of Hancock. In 1760, Maryland's current boundaries took form following the settlement of a long-running border dispute with Pennsylvania. [34], The border dispute with Pennsylvania led to Cresap's War in the 1730s. The Maryland General Assembly has given the Superintendent and State Board autonomy to make educationally related decisions, limiting its influence on the day-to-day functions of public education. Southern Maryland is still somewhat rural, but suburbanization from Washington, D.C., has encroached significantly since the 1960s; important local population centers include Lexington Park, Prince Frederick, California, and Waldorf. The Republic of Maryland (also known variously as the Independent State of Maryland, Maryland-in-Africa, and Maryland in Liberia) was a country in West Africa that existed from 1834 to 1857, when it was merged into what is now Liberia. [142] Judaism is the largest non-Christian religion in Maryland, with 241,000 adherents, or four percent of the total population. [98] The U.S. Census Bureau designates Maryland as one of the South Atlantic States, but it is commonly associated with the Mid-Atlantic States and Northeastern United States by other federal agencies, the media, and some residents. [95] The center of population of Maryland is located on the county line between Anne Arundel County and Howard County, in the unincorporated community of Jessup. Most of the population of Maryland lives in the central region of the state, in the Baltimore metropolitan area and Washington metropolitan area, both of which are part of the BaltimoreWashington metropolitan area. We also provide stable environments for at-risk children and adults. We also provide stable environments for at-risk children and adults. In Southern Maryland, tobacco farming nearly vanished due to suburban development and a state tobacco buy-out program in the 1990s. km, the State of Maryland is located in the Mid-Atlantic region of the United States. Lierman, a Democrat and former state delegate, spoke of a mission-driven comptrollers office that focuses on inclusion and equity for all Marylanders. [123], Irish American populations can be found throughout the Baltimore area,[124] and the Northern and Eastern suburbs of Washington, D.C., in Maryland (descendants of those who moved out to the suburbs[125] of Washington's once predominantly Irish neighborhoods[125][126]), as well as Western Maryland, where Irish immigrant laborers helped to build the B&O Railroad. [27], Lord Baltimore's first settlers arrived in the new colony in March 1634, with his younger brother the Honorable Leonard Calvert (16061647), as first provincial Governor of Maryland. First wager of $20-$100 qualifies for max. [137] 50.2% of Maryland's population is non-white, or is Hispanic or Latino, the highest percentage of any state on the East Coast, and the highest percentage after the majority-minority states of Hawaii, New Mexico, Texas, California, and Nevada. Near the end of the American Revolutionary War (17751783), on February 2, 1781, Maryland became the last and 13th state to approve the ratification of the Articles of Confederation and Perpetual Union, first proposed in 1776 and adopted by the Second Continental Congress in 1778, which brought into being the United States as a united, sovereign and national state. The majority of Maryland's population is concentrated in the cities and suburbs surrounding Washington, D.C., as well as in and around Maryland's most populous city, Baltimore. Maryland is the only state with a motto in Italian. Marylands Calvert Cliffs State Park is known as a hotspot for fossil finding, Alicia Sampson added. In 1902, the state regulated conditions in mines; outlawed child laborers under the age of 12; mandated compulsory school attendance; and enacted the nation's first workers' compensation law. For those who want to save time and paper, an electronic reporting option is available through Maryland OneStop. The "Bonus Army" marched through the state in 1932 on its way to Washington, D.C. Maryland instituted its first income tax in 1937 to generate revenue for schools and welfare. For other uses, see, Map of the United States with Maryland highlighted, In US English, the first syllable is pronounced. Lierman, a Democrat and former state delegate, spoke of a mission-driven comptrollers office that focuses on inclusion and equity for all Marylanders. [155] Although the port handles a wide variety of products, the most typical imports are raw materials and bulk commodities, such as iron ore, petroleum, sugar, and fertilizers, often distributed to the relatively close manufacturing centers of the inland Midwest via good overland transportation. We may be able to help you. If you have a Maryland driver's license or other MVA issued card, your personal information must match the information on file with the Maryland MVA. Some resulted in the break-up of intact residential neighborhoods, producing social volatility, and some older residential areas around the harbor have had units renovated and have become popular with new populations. My Maryland fully implements the WAI-ARIA specification for allowing full access to controls and features. [197] The flagship university and largest undergraduate institution in Maryland is the University of Maryland, College Park which was founded as the Maryland Agricultural College in 1856 and became a public land grant college in 1864. The College Park Airport is the nation's oldest, founded in 1909, and is still used. [178] No restrictions or limitations on property taxes are imposed by the state, meaning cities and counties can set tax rates at the level they deem necessary to fund governmental services. Generally, rural Western Maryland between the West Virginian Panhandle and Pennsylvania has an Appalachian culture; the Southern and Eastern Shore regions of Maryland embody a Southern culture,[97] St. Mary's County is home to Historic St. Mary's City, a living museum on the site of Maryland's first capital. In addition, train service is provided to Rockville and Cumberland by Amtrak's Washington, D.C., to Chicago Capitol Limited. [59], Maryland has shale formations containing natural gas, where fracking is theoretically possible.[60]. COVID-19 Updates MDH News and Updates. His father died in 1982, when Moore was three. In 1644, William Claiborne, a Puritan, seized Kent Island while his associate, the pro-Parliament Puritan Richard Ingle, took over St. For those who want to save time and paper, an electronic reporting option is available through Maryland OneStop. [158] The state as a whole is heavily industrialized, with a booming economy and influential technology centers. We are the states human services provider. Western Maryland Capital Region Central Maryland Eastern Shore Southern Maryland Frederick National Harbor Deep Creek Hagerstown Baltimore Annapolis Ocean City Bethesda Cambridge St. Marys City St. Michaels Chesapeake City Columbia Cumberland Washington, DC. The eastern half of Maryland which includes the cities of Ocean City, Salisbury, Annapolis, and the southern and eastern suburbs of Washington, D.C., and Baltimore lies on the Atlantic Coastal Plain, with flat topography and sandy or muddy soil. Marylands first post-vaccination infection was identified on January 26, 2021. [25] Lord Baltimore initially proposed the name "Crescentia", the land of growth or increase, but "the King proposed Terra Mariae [Mary Land], which was concluded on and Inserted in the bill. As of March 2022, the state's unemployment rate was 4.6 percent.[154]. Less than 9.95% of fully vaccinated Maryland residents later tested positive for COVID-19. The Maryland suburbs of Washington, D.C. are also served by the other two airports in the region, Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport and Dulles International Airport, both in Northern Virginia. Historians debate the constitutionality of these wartime actions, and the suspension of civil liberties was later deemed illegal by the U.S. Supreme Court. [23] In a similar vein, Maryland's geography, culture, and history combine elements of the Mid-Atlantic, Northeastern, and Southern regions of the country. Into the 18th century, individual priests and lay leaders claimed Maryland farms belonging to the Jesuits as personal property and bequeathed them in order to evade the legal restrictions on religious organizations' owning property.[30]. Information reported to the hotline in the past has helped to eliminate certain fraudulent activities and protect State resources. Nearly half the black population was free before the war, and some had accumulated property. Erin Cox/The Washington Post. Promoting lifelong health and wellness for all Marylanders. [167] The independent Maryland Transportation Authority maintains and operates the state's eight toll facilities. I-70 enters from Pennsylvania north of Hancock and continues east for 93 miles (150km) to Baltimore, connecting Hagerstown and Frederick along the way. Maryland state lawmakers are learning more about the impact of the U.S. Supreme Court's decision to strike down a New York conceal carry law. Mining other than construction materials is virtually limited to coal, which is located in the mountainous western part of the state. As you navigate through the component with assistive technologies, ARIA roles and instructions are read aloud. The Maryland General Assemblys Office of Legislative Audits operates a toll-free fraud hotline to receive allegations of fraud and/or abuse of State government resources. This land was ceded to the United States Federal Government in 1790 to form the District of Columbia. Blacks resisted such efforts, with suffrage groups conducting voter education. The top reported ancestries by Maryland residents are: German (15%), Irish (11%), English (8%), American (7%), Italian (6%), and Polish (3%). University of Maryland's team is the Maryland Terrapins. Many immigrants from the Horn of Africa have settled in Maryland, with large communities existing in the suburbs of Washington, D.C. (particularly Montgomery County and Prince George's County), and the city of Baltimore. George Calvert, 1st Baron Baltimore (15791632), sought a charter from King Charles I for the territory between Massachusetts to the north and Virginia to the immediate south. [64] USDA plant hardiness zones in the state range from Zones 5and6 in the extreme western part of the state to Zone7 in the central part, and Zone8 around the southern part of the coast, the bay area, and parts of metropolitan Baltimore. The agreement defined the border between Maryland and Pennsylvania as the line of latitude now known as the MasonDixon line. Western Maryland Capital Region Central Maryland Eastern Shore Southern Maryland Frederick National Harbor Deep Creek Hagerstown Baltimore Annapolis Ocean City Bethesda Cambridge St. Marys City St. Michaels Chesapeake City Columbia Cumberland Washington, DC. The port ranked 17th in the U.S. by tonnage in 2008. Earthquakes in Maryland are infrequent and small due to the state's distance from seismic/earthquake zones. Manufacturing, while large in dollar value, is highly diversified with no sub-sector contributing over 20 percent of the total. By Larry Hogan. The highest point in Maryland, with an elevation of 3,360 feet (1,020m), is Hoye Crest on Backbone Mountain, in the southwest corner of Garrett County, near the border with West Virginia, and near the headwaters of the North Branch of the Potomac River. [178] Generally, properties that are owned and used by religious, charitable, or educational organizations or property owned by the federal, state or local governments are exempt. [183], From 2007 to 2011, U.S. [124] Smaller but much older Irish populations can be found in Southern Maryland, with some roots dating as far back as the early Maryland colony. The Baltimore Orioles are the state's Major League Baseball franchise. Maryland is the only state with a motto in Italian. The Congressional Country Club has hosted three golf tournaments for the U.S. Open and a PGA Championship. You can also call our main call center at 800-332-6347 to reach us at anytime. Agricultural tracts gave way to residential communities, some of them carefully planned such as Columbia, St. Charles, and Montgomery Village. Lierman, a Democrat and former state delegate, spoke of a mission-driven comptrollers office that focuses on inclusion and equity for all Marylanders. Information reported to the hotline in the past has helped to eliminate certain fraudulent activities and protect State resources. Must register with eligible promo code. Marylands Bipartisan Success Story. Per the Public Religion Research Institute in 2020, 61 percent of Maryland's population identified with Christianity. Westley Watende Omari Moore, 44, was born in Takoma Park, Maryland, a suburb of Washington. Coordinates: .mw-parser-output .geo-default,.mw-parser-output .geo-dms,.mw-parser-output .geo-dec{display:inline}.mw-parser-output .geo-nondefault,.mw-parser-output .geo-multi-punct{display:none}.mw-parser-output .longitude,.mw-parser-output .latitude{white-space:nowrap}39N 77W / 39N 77W / 39; -77 (State of Maryland), This article is about the U.S. state. Buildings in the state are not well-designed for earthquakes and can suffer damage easily. [170][171], Freight rail transport is handled principally by two Class I railroads, as well as several smaller regional and local carriers. Opponents of same-sex marriage began collecting signatures to overturn the law. Erin Cox/The Washington Post. 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As of July 2017,[180] 66 percent of the state's population resides in these six jurisdictions, most of which contain large, traditionally Democratic voting blocs: African Americans in Baltimore City and Prince George's; federal employees in Prince George's, Anne Arundel, and Montgomery; and post-graduates in Montgomery. [18] Accordingly, in 1649 the Maryland General Assembly passed an Act Concerning Religion, which enshrined this principle by penalizing anyone who "reproached" a fellow Marylander based on religious affiliation. [73] Aside from the oriole, 435 other species of birds have been reported from Maryland. Maryland, one of the 50 US states, is located in the Mid-Atlantic region in the northeast of the United States. 21+. In 1996, Maryland was Clinton's sixth best; in 2000, Maryland ranked fourth for Gore; and in 2004, John Kerry showed his fifth-best performance in Maryland. According to the Pew Research Center in 2014, 69 percent of Maryland's population identifies themselves as Christian. They purchased the site from the paramount chief of the region, who was eager to establish trade. [187] Hogan is the second Republican to become the Governor of Maryland since Spiro Agnew, who resigned in 1969 to become vice president. As observed on the map, the eastern half of Maryland is dominated by the Chesapeake Bay and the surrounding estuaries and coastal plains. The mystery of cougars in Maryland", "Assateague Island National Seashore wild Ponies", "Maryland Government WebsiteMaryland State Bird", "An Unsavory Byproduct: Runoff and Pollution", "NOAA National Climatic Data Center. [44] Following passage of constitutional amendments that granted voting rights to freedmen, in 1867 the state extended suffrage to non-white males. [191] This region has a humid subtropical climate (Kppen Cfa), with hot, humid summers and a cool to cold winter; it falls under USDA Hardiness zone 8a.[65]. Maryland is home to defense contractor Emergent BioSolutions, which manufactures and provides an anthrax vaccine to U.S. government military personnel. Covering an area of 32,133.2 sq. In western Maryland, the higher elevations of Allegany and Garrett counties, including the cities of Cumberland, Frostburg, and Oakland, display more characteristics of the humid continental zone, due in part to elevation. The Baltimore Colts represented the NFL in Baltimore from 1953 to 1983 before moving to Indianapolis. Cities & Regions. The Maryland General Assembly is composed of the Maryland House of Delegates and the Maryland Senate. 21+. A compromise proposed by Charles II in 1682 was undermined by Penn's receiving the additional grant of what is now Delaware. Key Facts. [161] This ragweed population is a drag on soybean cultivation and, as of May7, 2022[update], is the worst multiresistant weed problem in the state. Maryland has one of the most diverse Hispanic populations in the country, with significant populations from various Caribbean and Central American nations.[131]. . Maryland's border with Delaware was based on a Transpeninsular Line and the Twelve-Mile Circle around New Castle. Immigration from outside the United States resulted in a net increase of 129,730 people, and migration within the country produced a net loss of 13,017 people. Maryland Port Administration. Among the immigrants of the 19th and 20th centuries from eastern and southern Europe were many Catholics. [120] Maryland also hosts populations from other African and Caribbean nations. The National Hockey League's Washington Capitals and the National Basketball Association's Washington Wizards formerly played in Maryland, until the construction of an arena in Washington, D.C. in 1997 (now known as Capital One Arena). Unlike many other states, significant autonomy is granted to many of Maryland's counties. The bay's aquatic life and seafood industry have been threatened by development and by fertilizer and livestock waste entering the bay. [163], Tourism is popular in Maryland. It ranges from sandy dunes dotted with seagrass in the east, to low marshlands teeming with wildlife and large bald cypress near the Chesapeake Bay, to gently rolling hills of oak forests in the Piedmont Region, and pine groves in the Maryland mountains to the west. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Numerous coves, creeks, salt marshes, and small islands are seen everywhere. The University of Maryland, College Park is the state's flagship university and one of the nation's preeminent public research universities. The mid-portion of this latter border is interrupted by the District of Columbia, which sits on land that was originally part of Montgomery and Prince George's counties and including the town of Georgetown, Maryland. Although a tactical draw, the battle was considered a strategic Union victory and a turning point of the war. [70] Every year during the last week of July, they are captured and swim across a shallow bay for sale at Chincoteague, Virginia, a conservation technique which ensures the tiny island is not overrun by the horses. The first public university in the state is the University of Maryland, Baltimore, which was founded in 1807 and contains the University of Maryland's only public academic health, human services, and one of two law centers (the other being the University of Baltimore School of Law). In 2008, for instance, McCain won 17 counties to Obama's six; Obama also carried Baltimore City. Maryland (US: / m r l n d / MERR-il-nd) is a state in the Mid-Atlantic region of the United States. The official state sport of Maryland, since 1962, is jousting; the official team sport since 2004 is lacrosse. The Chesapeake and Delaware Canal is a 14 miles (23km) canal on the Eastern Shore that connects the waters of the Delaware River with those of the Chesapeake Bay, and in particular with the Port of Baltimore, carrying 40 percent of the port's ship traffic.[159]. [44][47], Maryland's urban and rural communities had different experiences during the Great Depression. [195] Three Maryland high schools (in Montgomery County) were ranked among the top 100 in the country by US News in 2009, based in large part on AP test scores.[196]. CSX Transportation has more extensive trackage throughout the state, with 560 miles (900km),[172] followed by Norfolk Southern Railway. [132], In 2006, 645,744 were counted as foreign born, which represents mainly people from Latin America and Asia. The port also receives several brands of imported motor vehicles and is the number one auto port in the U.S.[156]. The information that must match is your name, your date of birth, and your driver's license or State ID number. In addition, Hoyer served as House Minority Whip from 2003 to 2006 and 2012 to 2018. Its computer industries are some of the most sophisticated in the United States, and the federal government has invested heavily in the area. Across the Upper South the free black population increased from less than 1% before the war to 14% by 1810. The 2006 election brought no change in the pattern of Democratic dominance. The intermediate appellate court is known as the Appellate Court of Maryland and the state supreme court is the Supreme Court of Maryland. The southern counties of the western shoreline of Chesapeake Bay are warm enough to support a tobacco cash crop zone, which has existed since early Colonial times, but declined greatly after a state government buy-out in the 1990s. [58] Buckel's Bog is believed by geologists to have been a remnant of a former natural lake. Your signature at the MVA will become your official voter registration signature. More often, Maryland gets the remnants of a tropical system that has already come ashore and released most of its energy. "Protestants swept the Catholics out of the legislature and religious strife returned. Blacks and immigrants, however, resisted Democratic Party disfranchisement efforts in the state. The information that must match is your name, your date of birth, and your driver's license or State ID number. The two years from 1644 to 1646 when Claiborne and his Puritan associates held sway were known as "The Plundering Time". The next largest state, its neighbor West Virginia, is almost twice the size of Maryland [24,229.76 square miles (62,754.8km2)]. [56], Maryland has no natural lakes, mostly due to the lack of glacial history in the area. The only other airports with commercial service are at Hagerstown and Salisbury. [43] Of the 115,000 Marylanders who joined the military during the Civil War, around 85,000, or 77%, joined the Union army, while the remainder joined the Confederate Army. Thank You, Maryland. Elections for governor and most statewide offices, as well as most county elections, are held in midterm-election years (even-numbered years not divisible by four). In 2008, intending to promote physical fitness for all ages, walking became the official state exercise. A large component of this is commercial fishing, centered in the Chesapeake Bay, but also including activity off the short Atlantic seacoast. ", "Maryland Income Tax InformationLocal Tax Rates", "A Homeowner's Guide to Property Taxes and Assessments", Local and National Election ResultsElection Center 2008Elections & Politics, "Official Gubernatorial General Election results for Maryland", "Larry Hogan, Maryland Governor, Urges Republicans to Look Beyond 'Shrinking Base', "Republican Larry Hogan wins Md. In addition, a number of educational and medical research institutions are located in the state. [18] In 1632, Charles I of England granted Lord Baltimore a colonial charter, naming the colony after his wife, Henrietta Maria. Thank You, Maryland. Voters voted 52% to 48% for Question6 on November 6, 2012. Maryland's economy benefits from the state's proximity to the federal government in Washington, D.C., with an emphasis on technical and administrative tasks for the defense/aerospace industry and bio-research laboratories, as well as staffing of satellite government headquarters in the suburban or exurban Baltimore/Washington area. CSX Transportation. They made their first permanent settlement at St. Mary's City in what is now St. Mary's County. [54][55] The M5.8 Virginia earthquake in 2011 was felt moderately throughout Maryland. Though the Salvadoran population is more concentrated in the area around Washington, D.C., and the Puerto Rican population is more concentrated in the Baltimore area, all other major Hispanic groups in the state are evenly dispersed between these two areas. After England's "Glorious Revolution" of 1688, Maryland outlawed Catholicism. One major service activity is transportation, centered on the Port of Baltimore and its related rail and trucking access. One of these places is Fort McHenry, which defended against the British Empire during the War of 1812.

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