The State of
Massachusetts (MA)

The capital of Massachusetts is Boston.

The Postal Code for Massachusetts: MA

The typical abbreviation for Massachusetts: Mass.

When the people of Massachusetts refer to themselves: Bay Stater

Time Zone: The state of Massachusetts is in the Eastern Time (EST/EDT) zone and observes daylight saving time.

Nicknames for Massachusetts: "The Bay State"; "The Old Colony State"

State Motto: "Ense Petit Placidam Sub Libertate Quietem" (By the sword we seek peace, but peace only under liberty)

State Bird: Black-Capped Chickadee (poecile atricapillus)

State Tree: American Elm (ulmus americana)

State Flower: Mayflower (epigaea regens)

State Song: "All Hail to Massachusetts"

Statehood: Massachusetts became the 6th state on Feb 6, 1788.

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