State Information
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Maine
"the twenty third state" quarter struck by
the mint on
May 19, 2003 |
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| The quarter's stateside face depicts the Pemaquid Point
Lighthouse in New Harbor and a schooner as a resemblence of the "Victory Chimes"
the last three-masted schooner of the Windjammer Fleet. The 39 foot lighthouse was built
in 1826 on a rugged point and can be seen from 14 miles away. The Windjammer Fleet, 14
traditional tall ships, still sail from late May to October. Each windjammer carries 6 to
40 passengers and a crew of 2 to 10. |
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Admitted
to Union: |
March 15, 1820 |
Bits of History
Update:
The highest point in each of four states is less than 900 feet. Can you
name the states?
Ouoddy Head Lighthouse. Most easterly point in the United States. |
| Order
Admitted: |
23 |
| Capital:
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Augusta |
| Largest
City: |
Portland |
| Nickname: |
Pine Tree State |
| State
Bird: |
Chickadee |
| State
Flower: |
White Pine Cone and
Tassel |
| State
Tree: |
White Pine |
| State
Motto: |
"I
Direct or Guide" |
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State Name Origin:
Originally a French territory, Maine was the ancient French word for "province."
It is also
believed that it refers to the mainland, as distinct from the many islands off the state's
coast.
Fun State Facts:
Maine has a population of 1,241,400, 39th in the nation. Its land area is 30,865 square
miles,
39th in the nation. The highest point is Mount Katahdin at 5,268 feet above sea level.
Maine
produced 57 million pounds of lobster in 2000, 98% of all American lobster. Maine also
produces 90% of all blueberries. York, near the southern most tip of the state, was the
first
chartered city in America. It was chartered in 1641 under Sir Ferdinando Gorges who
named it Gorgeana.
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