Maryland

Maryland is a state of the United States, one of the South Atlantic States (although often considered part of the Mid-Atlantic States and sometimes part of the Northeast). Its U.S. postal abbreviation is MD. Its Associated Press abbreviation is Md. Maryland was one of the thirteen colonies that revolted against British rule in the American Revolution. See: Annapolis Convention.

Important cities and towns

See incorporated cities at List of cities in Maryland and unincorporated cities at List of census-designated places in Maryland.

Related Topics:
List of cities in Maryland - List of census-designated places in Maryland

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• Annapolis – state capital, home of United States Naval Academy
• Baltimore – most populous city; commercial and cultural hub
• College Park – D.C. suburb, home to the University of Maryland, College Park
• Columbia – large unincorporated planned community managed by The Rouse Company; were it incorporated, it would be Maryland's 2nd largest city
• Ellicott City – county seat of Howard County
• Frederick – western gateway to Appalachian Mountains, suburban center
• Hagerstown – largest community in 3 county Western Maryland region, has decaying industrial base
• Ocean City – very popular beach resort on Atlantic coastline; 2nd most populous city in numbers of residents during the summer months
• Rockville – county seat and business center of Montgomery County northwest of Washington
• Salisbury – largest city and business center of Delmarva peninsula
• Towson – county seat of suburban Baltimore County