Facts about Massachusetts

Massachusetts

Fast Facts about Massachusetts
Fast info and fun facts about Massachusetts! Fast facts about the history, name origin, abbreviation, capital city, largest cities / towns, statehood details, The Constitution, State song and State Motto of Massachusetts ...

• Capital city of Massachusetts - Boston

• Info about Statehood - The Date that Massachusetts was admitted to the Union - February 6, 1788
• Abbreviation - The abbreviation for the state is as follows:

  • Abbreviation - Mass.

• Facts about Size - The area of the State covers 10555 square miles
• The Constitution - Massachusetts was the 6th State to be admitted to the Union
• 3 Largest Cities in Massachusetts - Boston, Worcester and Springfield
• State Motto - " Ense petit placidam sub libertate quietem " the State Motto is translated as
  " By the sword we seek Peace, but Peace only under Liberty "
• Facts about the State Nickname - The Bay State so named for the Cape Cod Bay where early settlements were made and to the Massachusetts Bay Company given a royal charter in 1629 to promote settlement of the new land.
• Name of the State Song is " All Hail to Massachusetts " the words and music of the song are by Arthur Marsh
• Short History of Massachusetts - The first settlement was made by the Pilgrims of the Mayflower in 1620. Initially governed by the Massachusetts Bay Company 1629 - 1684
• Origin of the name - Named after the Massachusetts Indians that lived in the Massachusetts Bay area the name means "large hill place

Best Places to Visit in Massachusetts
Where are the best places to visit in Massachusetts? What are the most famous and fun tourist attractions in Massachusetts? Visit interesting historical sites and places in Massachusetts during your vacation. Have fun travelling through the state and enjoy the best places to visit in Massachusetts. The best ideas for outdoor activities, historical tourist attractions, parks and zoos - have fun in Massachusetts!

Best Places to Visit in Massachusetts - Tourist attractions

• USS Constitution Museum
  House of the Seven Gables
  Salem Witch Village
  Plymouth Plantation
  Hancock Shaker Village

Best Places to Visit in Massachusetts - Historical Sites

• Adams National Historic Site
  USS Constitution Museum
  Paul Revere House
  Rebecca Nurse Homestead
  Old Sturbridge Village

Facts about the Names of the Symbols / Emblems of of Massachusetts
The following animal, bird, flower and tree are the symbols / Emblems of the State of Massachusetts:

• Massachusetts State Animal Symbol - Boston Terrier

• Massachusetts State Bird Symbol - Black-capped Chickadee
• Massachusetts State Flower Symbol - Mayflower (Epigaea repens)
• Massachusetts State Insect Emblem - Ladybug
• Tree - American Elm (Ulmus americana)

Fast Facts about Massachusetts
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