5 Facts About Baltimore

1. The Port of Baltimore is one of two seaports on the US East Coast with a 50-foot dredge to accommodate the largest shipping vessels.

2. City of Baltimore has a higher-than-average percentage of households without a car.

3. The first major league to base a team in Baltimore was the All-America Football Conference, which had a team named the Baltimore Colts.

4. Around the turn of the century, Baltimore was the leading US manufacturer of rye whiskey and straw hats.

5. Under the Koppen classification, Baltimore lies within the humid subtropical climate zone.