Maryland ratified the U.S. Constitution in 1788 as the seventh State.
Maryland adopted its flag in 1904. The coat of arms of the Lords Baltimore unites symbols of the Calvert and Crossland families. Maryland has used similar flags since at least 1638.
Maryland state flags, flag decals, and Maryland state deal decals are available from FlagLine.com.
For more U.S. history, see our e-book "The History of the USA."
For more Maryland history see this page on the Maryland colony.
Note: Our information on U.S. state flags is based on primary source materials from the Federal Consumer Information Center.
