Super Boosts do not qualify. This state of affairs lasted until after the American Revolutionary War (17751783). Swann was the first American on record who pursued legal and political action to defend the LGBTQ community's right to assemble. [164], As of 2017, the top two health insurers including all types of insurance were CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield with 47% market share followed by UnitedHealth Group at 15%. Since 2016, data for births of White Hispanic origin are not collected, but included in one Hispanic group; persons of Hispanic origin may be of any race. [136] 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. [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. For those who want to save time and paper, an electronic reporting option is available through Maryland OneStop. Covering an area of 32,133.2 sq. The workers' compensation law was overturned in the courts, but was redrafted and finally enacted in 1910. Maryland is the first state with an official state exercise.[205]. [192] The highest educational official in the state is the State Superintendent of Schools, who is appointed by the State Board of Education to a four-year term of office. The honor of serving as your governor is second only to the honor of being your fellow Marylander. 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. The law faced a referendum, as Question 6, in the November 2012 election. Its computer industries are some of the most sophisticated in the United States, and the federal government has invested heavily in the area. In 2008, the state led the entire country in the percentage of students passing Advanced Placement examinations. [79] In March 2017, Maryland became the first state with proven gas reserves to ban fracking by passing a law against it. The third and fourth most spoken languages are French (including Patois and Cajun) and Chinese. The government of Maryland is conducted according to the state constitution. Maryland, constituent state of the United States of America. 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. Other Hispanic groups with significant populations in the state include Mexicans and Puerto Ricans and Hondurans. [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. Major rail yards are located in Baltimore and Cumberland,[172] with an intermodal terminal (rail, truck and marine) in Baltimore.[173]. Poverty Rate Drops; Ranks of Uninsured Grow, "Tonnage for Selected U.S. The honor of serving as your governor is second only to the honor of being your fellow Marylander. Maryland was an active participant in the events leading up to the American Revolution, and by 1776, its delegates signed the Declaration of Independence. The state is bounded to the north by the Mason-Dixon line that forms the border with Pennsylvania.The Potomac River creates most of its border with West Virginia and Virginia in the west; in the east, it borders Delaware and the Atlantic Ocean on the Delmarva peninsula. 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. A large percentage of the population of the Eastern Shore and Southern Maryland are descendants of British American ancestry. It opened its first section of track for regular operation in 1830 between Baltimore and Ellicott City,[40] and in 1852 it became the first rail line to reach the Ohio River from the eastern seaboard. 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. [citation needed], The most populous areas are served by either Baltimore or Washington, D.C. broadcast stations. [45] Disenfranchisement bills in 1905, 1907, and 1911 were rebuffed, in large part because of black opposition. [45] Whites did impose racial segregation in public facilities and Jim Crow laws, which effectively lasted until the passage of federal civil rights legislation in the mid-1960s. Maryland is home to several large military bases and scores of high-level government jobs. 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. [121] The Ethiopian community of Greater D.C. was historically based in Washington, D.C.'s Adams Morgan and Shaw neighborhoods, but as the community has grown, many Ethiopians have settled in Silver Spring. Erin Cox/The Washington Post. Less than 9.95% of fully vaccinated Maryland residents later tested positive for COVID-19. [204] The National Lacrosse Hall of Fame is located on the Johns Hopkins University campus in Baltimore. I-895, also known as the Harbor Tunnel Thruway, provides an alternate route to I-95 across the Baltimore Harbor. Jacksonville, FL (2010). [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. 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. 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. Maryland enjoys considerable historical repute for the talented sports players of its past, including Cal Ripken Jr. and Babe Ruth. In 2014, Larry Hogan, a moderate Republican,[186] was elected Governor of Maryland. The remainder of the state, particularly Western Maryland and the Eastern Shore, is more supportive of Republicans. During this bombardment the song "Star-Spangled Banner" was written by Francis Scott Key; it was later adopted as the national anthem. [31] A dispute with traders from Virginia over Kent Island in the Chesapeake led to armed conflict. Numerous coves, creeks, salt marshes, and small islands are seen everywhere. Maryland is served by statewide PBS member station Maryland Public Television (MPT). 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. Note: Births in the table do not add up because Hispanics are counted both by their ethnicity and by their race, giving a higher overall number. The port also receives several brands of imported motor vehicles and is the number one auto port in the U.S.[156]. Much of the BaltimoreWashington corridor lies just south of the Piedmont in the Coastal Plain,[53] though it straddles the border between the two regions. [151][152][153] Per capita personal income in 2006 was $43,500, fifth in the nation. Thank You, Maryland. In 1952, the eastern and western halves of Maryland were linked for the first time by the Chesapeake Bay Bridge, which replaced a nearby ferry service.[50]. We are the states human services provider. Numerous coves, creeks, salt marshes, and small islands are seen everywhere. At the time, the state Supreme Court wrote a decision upholding marriage discrimination. The 1860 census, held shortly before the outbreak of the civil war, showed that 49% of Maryland's African Americans were free blacks. We may be able to help you. 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 MTA's Commuter Bus system provides express coach service on longer routes connecting Washington, D.C. and Baltimore to parts of Central and Southern MD as well as the Eastern Shore. (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. More settlers soon followed. 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. [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. [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. 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. Here are our lessons. In 1646, Leonard Calvert returned with troops, recaptured St. Mary's City, and restored order. Same-sex couples began marrying in Maryland on January 1, 2013. 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. Although Maryland was the most heavily Catholic of the English mainland colonies, the religion was still in the minority, consisting of less than 10% of the total population.[30]. Following the end of Reconstruction in 1877, Democrats devised means of disenfranchising blacks, initially by physical intimidation and voter fraud, later by constitutional amendments and laws. Super Boosts do not qualify. Customer Service Promise. The state is bounded to the north by the Mason-Dixon line that forms the border with Pennsylvania.The Potomac River creates most of its border with West Virginia and Virginia in the west; in the east, it borders Delaware and the Atlantic Ocean on the Delmarva peninsula. The Congressional Country Club has hosted three golf tournaments for the U.S. Open and a PGA Championship. [161], Maryland is a major center for life sciences research and development. Marylands Bipartisan Success Story. [citation needed]. The purebred Chesapeake Bay Retriever dog was bred specifically for water sports, hunting and search and rescue in the Chesapeake area. [136], In May 2012, Maryland's Court of Appeals ruled that the state will recognize marriages of same-sex couples who married out-of-state, no matter the outcome of the November election. Maryland is the only state with a motto in Italian. Maryland ranks 40th in total energy consumption nationwide, and it managed less toxic waste per capita than all but six states in 2005. 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. Salvadorans are the largest Hispanic group in Maryland. Formerly: "Maryland, My Maryland" by, This page was last edited on 18 January 2023, at 13:53. One of these places is Fort McHenry, which defended against the British Empire during the War of 1812. Your signature at the MVA will become your official voter registration signature. I-83 has 34 miles (55km) in Maryland and connects Baltimore to southern central Pennsylvania (Harrisburg and York, Pennsylvania). The Progressive Era also brought reforms in working conditions for Maryland's labor force. Jan. 17, 2023 12:52 pm ET. "[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. [70] The ponies and their sale were popularized by the children's book, Misty of Chincoteague. In April 1861, Federal units and state regiments were attacked as they marched through Baltimore, sparking the Baltimore riot of 1861, the first bloodshed in the Civil War. For example, the Delmarva Peninsula is composed of the Eastern Shore counties of Maryland, the entire state of Delaware, and the two counties that make up the Eastern Shore of Virginia, whereas the westernmost counties of Maryland are considered part of Appalachia. Key Facts. 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 only other airports with commercial service are at Hagerstown and Salisbury. Nearly 52% of the adult population are Protestants. Maryland also has a state highway system that contains routes numbered from 2through 999, however most of the higher-numbered routes are either unsigned or are relatively short. 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 Shore is served primarily by broadcast media based around the Delmarva Peninsula; the northeastern section receives both Baltimore and Philadelphia stations. Ports in 2008. 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. New users only. Maryland Department Of Health. [58] Buckel's Bog is believed by geologists to have been a remnant of a former natural lake. The brownstone quarries in the east, which gave Baltimore and Washington much of their characteristic architecture in the mid-19th century, were once a predominant natural resource. [56], Maryland has no natural lakes, mostly due to the lack of glacial history in the area. Seven professional and graduate schools train the majority of the state's physicians, nurses, dentists, lawyers, social workers, and pharmacists. [127] This population, however, still remains culturally very active and yearly festivals are held.[128]. Covering an area of 32,133.2 sq. The Greater Washington area has the largest population of Ethiopians outside of Africa. [36] As the flow of indentured laborers to the colony decreased with improving economic conditions in England, planters in Maryland imported thousands more slaves and racial caste lines hardened. km, the State of Maryland is located in the Mid-Atlantic region of the United States. Cities & Regions. 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