Facts about Massachusetts

Governor: Deval Patrick

Capital: Boston

Motto: Ense petit placidam sub libertate quietem. By the sword we seek peace, but peace only under liberty.

Population: 6,547,629

Time Zone: Eastern

State Abbreviation: MA

Border States: Rhode Island, Connecticut, New York,Vermont, and New Hampshire 

Admission to Statehood: Febuary 6, 1788

Largest City: Boston

Highest Point: Mt. Greylock 3,492 ft.

Lowest Point: Atlantic Ocean 0 ft.

Professional Sports Teams: Boston Bruins, Boston Celtics, New England Patriots, Boston Redsocks, Boston Braves, Springfield Falcons,Worcestor Sharks, New England Revoulution, Boston Cannons and Boston Breakers

Famous People from Massachusetts: Ben Franklin, Dr, Suess, John Hancock, Johnny Appleseed, John F. Kennedy, Horace Mann, George Washington

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