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| At the Old Baltimore Shot Tower. When it was completed in 1828 it was the tallest structure in the United States. The tower was originally known as the Phoenix Shot Tower. Molten lead was dropped from a platform at the top of the tower, through a sieve-like device, into a vat of cold water at the bottom of the tower to produce amunition. |
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Flag |
Seal |
| Website : www.maryland.gov |
 Capital
: Annapolis |
 Highest point : Backbone
Mountain, 3,360 feet |
 Area : 12,407 square miles,
42nd largest state. |
 Population : 5,296,486
(2000 census) |
 Motto : Fatti
maschii, parole femine (Strong Deeds, Gentle Words) |
 Admitted to
Union : April 28, 1788 |
 State
Song : "Maryland, My Maryland" |
 State Bird : Baltimore
Oriole |
 State Flower : Black-eyed Susan |
 State Tree : Wye Oak |
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