Annapolis

the capital of Maryland and the seat of Anne Arundel County. It is situated near the Chesapeake. The city was founded in 1649 by a colony of Puritans from Virginia. The name was changed from Providence to the present name in 1708 in honor of Queen Anne. Annapolis is one of the historic cities of the Union. In the old state house General Washington tendered his resignation as commander-in-chief of the Continental army. A meeting of delegates from five states, known in history as the Annapolis Convention, was held September 11, 1786, to discuss needed changes in the Articles of Confederation. The city has a large business in fruits, berries, vegetables, oysters, and glass. Population (1900), 8,525. See Lafayette; Maryland