Statehood February 6th, 1788 (6th state)
Capital
Boston
Largest
Cities (by population) Boston, Worchester, Springfield,
Lowell, Cambridge
Origin of
Name From the Algonquian Indian word "Massachuset,"
meaning "near the great hill," or "large
hill place." Apparently referring to the tallest of the
Blue Hills.
Population
6,427,801 (13th)
Motto "By the Sword We Seek Peace, but Peace Only
Under Liberty" |
Area 10,555 sq miles (45th)
Bordering
States (5) New York, Vermont, New Hampshire, Connecticut,
Rhode Island
Number of
Counties (14), but 7 have no form of government, and are
geographical census areas only.
Largest
County (by population) Middlesex, 1,465,396
Highest
Point Mt. Greylock, 3,487 ft
Lowest
Point Sea Level, Atlantic Ocean |
