The first person who explored Maryland was Capt. John Smith in 1608. He explored the first place of Maryland called Chesapeake Bay. The royal charter for Maryland was approved by Charles I in 1632. The first English settlers who settled on Maryland were Roman Catholics, the place they chose to reside was St. Clement’s (now Blakistone) Island in 1634. The Religious freedom was granted to all Christians in the Toleration Act passed by the Maryland assembly in 1649, but it was ended by a Puritan revolt, 1654–1658.The further area was added into Maryland walked by Charles Mason and Jeremiah Dixon in 1763 to 1767. In 1791, it was given up to District of Columbia. Maryland was a slave state but remained in the Union during the civil war of America. The residents of Maryland fought from both sides and many families got divided.
1. US Naval Academy
The first United States naval academy was found in Annapolis, Maryland in October 10 1845.
2. First Rail Road Station
The first rail road station was built by Baltimore and Ohio rail Road Company in Baltimore in 1830.
3. First School
The first school of United States was opened in 1696 by the name of sir William’s school. Before this, there were no schools in the whole USA.
4. First Dental School
The first dental school was opened in United States in the University of Maryland. Before this, there were no formal places to learn dentistry in USA.
5. Sultan of Swat
The sultan of swat, Babe Ruth was born in Maryland in Baltimore and he attended his early schooling from Saint Mary’s industrial school.
6. Tilghman
Tilghman is a place in Maryland which is known from its skipjacks. Skipjack is the only commercial sailing fleet in United States.
7. The United State’s Anthem
The united state’s national anthem was written by fransic scott key in 1814. He was a lawyer in Maryland. Hence Maryland got the pride of being home to the national anthem.
8. Francis Scott Key Bridge
The francis scott key bridge is 1200 feet long and it is the second longest truss bridge in USA.
9. Sailing Capital Of The World
Annapolis is known s the sailing capital of the world for its great sailing activities.
10. Smith Island
Smith island is the only off-shore island which is inhabited in Maryland.