Inside the crypt beneath the United First Parish Church in Quincy. President John Adams (the 2nd President) is on far end and his son John Quincy Adams (the 6th President) is in the foreground. Page 1 - Page 2 - Page 3 - Page 4 Flag Seal Website : www.mass.gov Capital : Boston Highest point : Mount Greylock, 3,487 feet Area : 10,555 square miles, 44th largest state. Population : 6,349,097 (2000 census) Motto : Ense petit placidam sub libertate (By the sword we seek peace, but peace only under liberty) Admitted to Union : February 6, 1788 State Song : "All Hail to Massachusetts" State Bird : Black-capped Chickadee State Flower : Mayflower State Tree : American Elm