Overview
The Maryland State House is the oldest state capitol in the country still used by its legislature, topped by a large wooden dome.
History
The building was completed in 1779. It briefly served as the U.S. capitol, and in 1783 George Washington resigned his military commission there. The Treaty of Paris ending the Revolutionary War was ratified there in 1784.
Today
The State House houses the General Assembly and governor's office and is open to visitors.
Compiled October 2026. History is summarized for general interest; check primary sources for research. This landmark is local context, not an employer or job listing.