On the deck of the USS Constitution. The battle with HMS Guerriere during the War of 1812 earned her the nickname of "Old Ironsides" and public adoration that has repeatedly saved her from scrapping. Page 1 - Page 2 - Page 3 - Page 4 - Page 5

Flag Seal Website : www.mass.gov Capital : Boston Highest point : Mount Greylock, 3,487 feet Area : 10,555 square miles, 44th largest state. Population : 6,349,097 (2000 census) Motto : Ense petit placidam sub libertate (By the sword we seek peace, but peace only under liberty) Admitted to Union : February 6, 1788 State Song : "All Hail to Massachusetts" State Bird : Black-capped Chickadee State Flower : Mayflower State Tree : American Elm