MASSACHUSETTS QUICK FACTS Name Massachusetts comes from the name of an Algonquian speaking tribe of Native Americans called the Massachuset The word probably means people of the great hills State Capital Boston population 655 884 Date of Statehood February 6 1788 6th state Population 6 794 422 14h most populous state Area Total Land and Water 10 554 square miles 27 335 sq km 44th largest state Largest City Boston population 655 884 Nickname The Bay State Motto Ense petit placidam sub libertate quietem By the sword we seek peace but peace only under liberty State Bird Black Capped Chickadee State Flower Mayflower MASSACHUSETTS
THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA State Gemstone Rhodonite State Tree American Elm State Song All Hail to Massachusetts Highest Point Mount Greylock 3 491 feet 1 064 m Lowest Point Atlantic Ocean 0 feet 0 m Average July High Temperature 81°F 27°C Record High Temperature 107°F 42°C in Chester and New Bedford on August 2 1975 John Adams Average January Low Temperature 16°F 9°C John Quincy Adams Record Low Temperature 35°F 37°C in Chester on January 12 1981 Average Annual Precipitation 48 inches 122 cm John E Kennedy Number of U S Senators 2 Number of U S Representatives 9 George HLW Bush U S Presidents Born in Massachusetts John Adams John Quincy Adams John F Kennedy George H W Bush GREETINGS 520M U S Postal Service Abbreviation MA QUICK FACTS N
Massachusetts GEOGRAPHY Massachusetts Massachusetts is part of a six state region called New England in the northeastern part of the United States The state's total land area is 10 554 square miles 27 335 sq km making it the 6th smallest state Despite its size it has several distinct regions Along Massachusetts's western border with New York is the Taconic Range Mount Greylock rises up 3 491 feet 1 064 m here the highest point in the state East of the Taconic Range are the Berkshire Mountains They are often called the Berkshire Hills or simply The Berkshires These steeply rolling mountains run north and south occupying most of far western Massachusetts The Taconic Range and Berkshire Mountains are part of the Appalachian Mountains The area's rural charm woods and lakes attract nature lovers There are many resorts and performing arts centers The beautiful Berkshire Mountains are a popular vacation area MASSACHUSETTS
THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA VERMONT NEW HAMPSHIRE Lowell NEW YORK MASSACHUSETTS Worcester Boston Springfield CONNECTICUT RHODE ISLAND Massachusetts's total land and water area is 10 554 square miles 27 335 sq km It is the 44th largest state The state capital is Boston GEOGRAPHY
