Maryland and Massachusetts Are States, Not In a State

Maryland and Massachusetts are states themselves—two of the 50 United States. Neither is "in" another state.

Maryland

• Region: Mid-Atlantic
• Capital: Annapolis
• Largest city: Baltimore
• Borders: PA (north), DE (east), VA/WV (south/west), DC (enclave)
• Known for: Chesapeake Bay, blue crabs, USNA, NIH, biotech corridor

Massachusetts

• Region: New England
• Capital: Boston
• Largest city: Boston
• Borders: NH/VT (north), NY (west), CT/RI (south), Atlantic (east)
• Known for: Revolution history, Harvard/MIT, biotech, healthcare, cranberries

Common Confusion

People sometimes ask "What state is X in?" when X is a state. Both are original 13 colonies, ratified Constitution (MD 7th, MA 6th).