Is Maryland part of the northeastern or southeastern U.S. culturally? (Baltimore: transplants, live in)

[NT12]

Originally Posted by sniffablecow

It seems as if some of these people are trying their hardest to make Maryland seem mostly southern. But what they dont realize is that it isnt. Culture in Maryland has changed. Most of Maryland is northeastern. The capitol region and central are what I am talking about. I am not saying that there is no southern culture in Maryland, but has gotten to a point where its southern culture isn't very noticeable as it used to be. I still believe it is a mixed state, but if I had to choose a region and mid-atlantic wasn't a choice, I would have to say the northeast.

Yeah

[TerenceThomas23]

Maryland is Mid-Atlantic. Not to tough to be Northeastern, but yet not too genteel to be Southeastern.

[ialmostforgot]

Southern, Appalachian, Pennsylvania-style in some parts... considering the various areas of state, I wouldn't consider it Mid-Atlantic/Northeastern like NJ or CT.
Slightly voting for Southern (the Virginia type, of course).

Some areas are very identity-less, but I wouldn't equate that as northeastern. The northeast has its own authentic feels and I (a Marylander) can't find those here.

[ialmostforgot]

Originally Posted by tcave360

And Howard, Anne Arundel, Charles, and Baltimore Counties.

Along with PG and MoCo, all the aforementioned counties have their rich and prestigious areas, as well as stable middle class areas, solid working class areas, and quiet rural/country areas. You'll see these mix in a good amount of Northeastern states and some Southeastern states.

I wouldn't consider AA, Charles and Baltimore counties to be "rich and prestigious" as much as MoCo and PG though. There are more "normal" people in those areas.

[ialmostforgot]

BTW what's up with the poll results? There are three 'north' votes that are not included in the calculation as if the calculator was broken.

[Brooklynite1114]

TO ME:

In Baltimore, it feels southern.

In Aberdeen (just for a visit), it feels northern.

So really, it depends where you live. If you live in an affluent suburb (I.E Columbia, Bethesda), it is northeastern culturally. But if you live in an urban city of Maryland or an impoverished suburb (I.E Dundalk, Edgewood), it is definitely southeastern culturally.

[U146]

Originally Posted by Brooklynite1114

TO ME:

In Baltimore, it feels southern.

In Aberdeen (just for a visit), it feels northern.

So really, it depends where you live. If you live in an affluent suburb (I.E Columbia, Bethesda), it is northeastern culturally. But if you live in an urban city of Maryland or an impoverished suburb (I.E Dundalk, Edgewood), it is definitely southeastern culturally.

Baltimore isn't Southern I'm sorry. Most of Maryland is Northeastern with the exception of Southern Maryland and the Eastern Shore.

[U146]

Originally Posted by ialmostforgot

Southern, Appalachian, Pennsylvania-style in some parts... considering the various areas of state, I wouldn't consider it Mid-Atlantic/Northeastern like NJ or CT.
Slightly voting for Southern (the Virginia type, of course).

Some areas are very identity-less, but I wouldn't equate that as northeastern. The northeast has its own authentic feels and I (a Marylander) can't find those here.

Disagree. Western Maryland is Northeastern like Southwestern Pennsylvania. The rest of the state outside of Southern Maryland feels like Pennsylvania, Delaware, and New Jersey.

[Brooklynite1114]

Originally Posted by U146

Baltimore isn't Southern I'm sorry. Most of Maryland is Northeastern with the exception of Southern Maryland and the Eastern Shore.

I live in Baltimore. It definitely feels Southern. The way I've heard ALL Blacks and most Whites speak, the local dining, the dancing... even the music (Lor Scoota and Young Moose... oh goodness).. all have a Southern feel. IDK if this is biased or not...... this is based on my experiences in the Harbor, Armistead Gardens, almost ALL of West Baltimore, Northwood, Eastern highway district, Highlandtown, and my residential neighborhood of Frankford. Haven't really traveled to Canton or Hampden, but I've seen enough of it to know it's the closest to northeastern in Baltimore, and that is NOT the majority of Baltimore. Brutal honesty... I know it's blunt, but it's how I see it and my proof.

[U146]

Originally Posted by Brooklynite1114

I live in Baltimore. It definitely feels Southern. The way I've heard ALL Blacks and most Whites speak, the local dining, the dancing... even the music (Lor Scoota and Young Moose... oh goodness).. all have a Southern feel. IDK if this is biased or not...... this is based on my experiences in the Harbor, Armistead Gardens, almost ALL of West Baltimore, Northwood, Eastern highway district, Highlandtown, and my residential neighborhood of Frankford. Haven't really traveled to Canton or Hampden, but I've seen enough of it to know it's the closest to northeastern in Baltimore, and that is NOT the majority of Baltimore. Brutal honesty... I know it's blunt, but it's how I see it and my proof.

Baltimore is not the South. Linguistically it has the same accent as Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey. In terms of local dining, nothing stuck out to me as Southern. It leads me to wonder if you've ever actually been to the real South. Baltimore and the majority of Maryland ain't it culturally, linguistically, or politically. To disagree with me is to disagree with linguistic studies, political history, industrial history during the Great Migration, etc. Baltimore can be Southern in your opinion but your opinion is only that...an opinion. Mine is based on facts.