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The nickname for Maryland is The Old Line State. According to some historians, General George Washington bestowed the name "Old Line State" and thereby associated Maryland with its regular line troops (the Maryland Line) who served courageously in many Revolutionary War battles. Nicknames for all 50 states Maryland's history as a border state has resulted in the state exhibiting characteristics of both the northeast and southeast regions of the United States. |
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Maryland Nicknames: Maryland at a Glance |
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State Nicknames - 50 States |
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