MARYLAND

Maryland was a proprietary colony: The Crown granted commercial charters to individuals or companies, who then established colonies overseas.

Maryland's official sport is jousting. Jousting is the oldest continuous sport in North America.

The first telegraph line in the world was established in Maryland. In 1844, the first telegraph line in the world was built between Baltimore and Washington, D.C.

Maryland's anthem was written during the Civil War.

Maryland has the fifth-largest racial minority population in the country.

Maryland's nickname is "Free State."

Maryland is home to the country's first intercity railroad.

Maryland is home to the world's best lacrosse stick manufacturer.