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Posted in Maryland February 25, 2016 by Jamie Alvarenga

12 Things You Probably Didn’t Know About The State Of Maryland

So you think you’re a trivia buff? How much do you know about the Old Line State? Check out this list full of things you may not have known about the state of Maryland.

1. The first dental school in America opened at the University of Maryland.

2. The Maryland State House is the oldest state capital in continuous legislative use, dating back to 1772.

3. Brookeville was the US capital for one day due to President James Madison seeking refuge there after the British invasion and burning of DC.

4. Maryland was the first state to pass worker's compensation laws in 1902.

5. Maryland's state insect is the Baltimore Checkerspot Butterfly.

6. Havre de Grace has been referred to as the decoy capital of the world.

7. In 1805, the first practical refrigerator was invented in Baltimore.

8. The USS Constellation, located at the Baltimore Harbor, was used during the Civil War era.

9. Maryland's highest point is on Backbone Mountain in Garrett County.

10. The Maryland Gazette is the oldest continuously published newspaper in the US.

11. As of 2013, Maryland is the 19th most populated US state.

12. The Maryland flag is the only US state flag based on British heraldry.

Did any of these facts surprise you? What are bits of Maryland trivia do you love sharing with others? Let us know in the comments…

Jamie Alvarenga

Jamie Alvarenga is a writer and editor for Only In Your State. She spends her time chasing around a curious toddler and going on coffee-fueled adventures throughout Maryland. Contact: jalvarenga@onlyinyourstate.com