Massachusetts
Became a state: February 6, 1788 (6th state)
Area: 10,555 sq mi (ranked 44th in size)
Population: 6,349,097 (ranked 13th in population)
Capital: Boston
Largest City: Boston (population 596,638)
Bordering States: Connecticut, New Hampshire, New York, Rhode Island, Vermont
Origin of state name: The name Massachusetts comes from the language of the Algonquian Indians of the Massachusetts Bay area - translated as: about the great hill.
State Nickname: Bay State
State Bird: Black Capped Chickadee
State Flower: Mayflower
State Tree: American Elm
State Gemstone: Rhodonite
Trivia: The first Thanksgiving celebration occurred at the site of Plymouth Plantation, in 1621. The Plymouth Plantation was located in the southeastern portion of Massachusetts. This celebration was modeled after those, which were popular in contemporary Europe. Thanksgiving Day is a harvest festival celebrated primarily in the United States and Canada. Traditionally, it is a time to give thanks for the harvest and express gratitude in general.
Abbreviation: MA
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