The
Maryland State House is located in
Annapolis and is the oldest state capitol in continuous legislative use, dating to 1772. It houses the
Maryland General Assembly and offices of the
Governor and
Lieutenant Governor. The capitol has the distinction of being topped by the largest wooden
dome in the United States constructed without nails. The current building, which was designated a
National Historic Landmark in 1960, is the third statehouse on its site. The building is administered by the State House Trust, established in 1969.