MD American plate atlas
Maryland
The Old Line State
Meet the plate, people, places, and stories behind one of the road-trip game’s fifty-one essential finds.
Capital
AnnapolisState bird
Baltimore orioleRatified the Constitution
April 28, 178801
A quick trip through time
The Maryland story
Founded as a haven for English Catholics, Maryland developed around Chesapeake Bay. Its location made it pivotal in the Revolution, Civil War, maritime trade, and growth of the Washington–Baltimore region.
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Bumper-sized history
About the plate
Maryland’s flag-inspired designs are among the boldest in the country. Even simpler versions often use the unmistakable black, gold, red, and white pattern.