Anne Arundel County, Maryland
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Location in the state of Maryland
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Founded	1650
Seat	Annapolis
Area  - Total  - Land  - Water	1,523 km² (588 mi²) 1,077 km² (416 mi²) 445 km² (172 mi²), 29.25%
PopulationEst.  - (2005)  - Density	510,878 474/km²
Website: www.aacounty.org

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As of 2000, the population was 489,656. The estimated population for 2003 was 506,620. It was named for Anne Arundell, a member of the ancient family of Arundells in Cornwall, England and the wife of Cæcilius Calvert, 2nd Baron Baltimore. Its county seat is Annapolis, which is also the capital of the state. It is pronounced [æn.əˈrəndəl] (emphasis on the second syllable), different from the pronunciation of Arundel in Sussex in England as [ˈæərəndɪl] (emphasis on the first syllable). Lady Anne Arundell (1615-1649) was an English noblewoman, daughter of Thomas Arundell, 1st Baron Arundell of Wardour, and wife of Cæcilius Calvert, 2nd Baron Baltimore, the founder of the Maryland colony. ... Cornwall (Cornish: Kernow or occasionally Curnow) is the part of Great Britains south-west peninsula that is west of the River Tamar. ... A county seat is a term for an administrative center for a county, primarily used in the United States. ... “Annapolis” redirects here. ... Not to be confused with capitol. ... This article is about the town in England. ... Sussex is a historic county in South East England corresponding roughly in area to the ancient Kingdom of Sussex. ... For other uses, see England (disambiguation). ...

Anne Arundel County forms part of the Baltimore-Washington metropolitan area. The center of population of Maryland is located on the county line between Anne Arundel County and Howard County, in the unincorporated town of Jessup [1]. It has been suggested that National Capital Region (United States) be merged into this article or section. ... Center of population is a subject of study in the field of demographics. ... Howard County is a county located in the central part of the U.S. state of Maryland, between Baltimore and Washington, D.C.. It is considered part of the Baltimore-Washington Metropolitan Area. ... In United States law, a region of land is unincorporated if it is not a part of any municipality. ... Jessup is a census-designated place located in Howard County, Maryland and Anne Arundel County, Maryland. ...

History

The County was named for Anne Arundell, the daughter of Thomas Arundell, 1st Baron Arundell of Wardour, members of the ancient family of Arundells in Cornwall, England. She married Cæcilius Calvert, 2nd Baron Baltimore in 1627 or 1628. Anne Arundel County was an original county in Maryland, created in 1650, the year after Anne Arundell's death. The Howard District was originally part of the original Anne Arundel County. In 1851, it was broken off and made into Howard County, Maryland, the 21st of 23 Maryland counties. Lady Anne Arundell (1615-1649) was an English noblewoman, daughter of Thomas Arundell, 1st Baron Arundell of Wardour, and wife of Cæcilius Calvert, 2nd Baron Baltimore, the founder of the Maryland colony. ... Thomas Arundell, 1st Baron Arundell of Wardour (c. ... Cornwall (Cornish: Kernow or occasionally Curnow) is the part of Great Britains south-west peninsula that is west of the River Tamar. ... Cæcilius Calvert, 2nd Baron Baltimore (August 8, 1605 – November 30, 1675), usually called Cecil, was an English coloniser who was the first proprietor of the Maryland colony. ... Howard County is a county located in the central part of the U.S. state of Maryland, between Baltimore and Washington, D.C.. It is considered part of the Baltimore-Washington Metropolitan Area. ...

Geography

Anne Arundel County is located to the south of the city of Baltimore. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 1,523 km² (588 mi²). 1,077 km² (416 mi²) of it is land and 445 km² (172 mi²) of it (29.25%) is water. It is located on the western side of Chesapeake Bay, with numerous rivers and tidal creeks indenting the shoreline. Baltimore redirects here. ... The United States Census Bureau (officially Bureau of the Census as defined in Title ) is a part of the United States Department of Commerce. ... Square kilometre (U.S. spelling: square kilometer), symbol km², is a decimal multiple of SI unit of surface area square metre, one of the SI derived units. ... A square mile is an English unit of area equal to that of a square with sides each 1 statute mile (≈1,609 m) in length. ... The Chesapeake Bay - Landsat photo The Chesapeake Bay where the Susquehanna River empties into it. ... Shore A shore or shoreline is the land at the edge of a large body of water, such as an ocean, sea, or lake. ...

Adjacent counties

• Baltimore City (north)
• Baltimore County (north)
• Calvert County (south)
• Kent County (northeast)
• Howard County (northwest)
• Prince George's County (west)
• Queen Anne's County (east)
• Talbot County (southeast)

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Climate

Anne Arundel County's climate differs on an east-to-west axis. The eastern half of the county has a Humid subtropical climate, with hot humid summers and cool, moist winters. The western half of the county lies in the transition zone between the Humid subtropical climate zone and the humid continental climate zone, with slightly colder winter temperatures and higher snowfall totals. Annual rainfall averages hover around 40 inches per year throughout the county. The humid subtropical climate (Köppen Cfa) is a climate zone characterized by hot, humid summers and chilly to mild winters. ... The humid subtropical climate (Köppen Cfa) is a climate zone characterized by hot, humid summers and chilly to mild winters. ... The humid continental climate is a climate found over large areas of land masses in the temperate regions of the mid-latitudes where there is a zone of conflict between polar and tropical air masses. ...

Government

Anne Arundel County has had a charter government since 1965. The government consists of a County Executive and a seven-member County Council. The County Executive and Councilmen are elected in years it gubernatorial elections, and may serve a maximum of two consecutive terms. The Republican Party is one of two major contemporary political parties in the United States of America, along with the Democratic Party. ... Federal courts Supreme Court Circuit Courts of Appeal District Courts Elections Presidential elections Midterm elections Political Parties Democratic Republican Third parties State & Local government Governors Legislatures (List) State Courts Local Government Other countries Atlas  Politics Portal      Further information: Politics of the United States#Organization of American political parties The Democratic... Presidential election results map. ... Presidential electoral votes by state. ... Presidential electoral votes by state. ... Presidential electoral votes by state. ... The election was held on November 8, 1988. ... Presidential electoral votes by state. ... Presidential electoral votes by state. ... Presidential electoral votes by state. ... Presidential electoral votes by state. ... Presidential electoral votes by state. ... Presidential electoral votes by state. ... Presidential electoral votes by state. ...

The county tends to be one of the more reliably Republican counties among the heavily-populated suburban and urban counties in the state. Although Republicans usually have the edge in elections there are slightly more registered Democrats. The Republican Party is one of two major contemporary political parties in the United States of America, along with the Democratic Party. ...

• 306,513 registered voters
• Democrat (43.59%)
• Republican (38.54%)
• Independent (17.37%)
• Other ( 0.50%)

County Executives

The County Executive oversees the executive branch of the County government, which consists of a number of offices and departments. The executive branch is charged with implementing County law and overseeing the operation of the County government. The next election is in 2010.

2006 Anne Arundel County Executive Election The next election to choose County Executives in Maryland is scheduled to occur on Tuesday, November 7, 2006. ...

Joseph W. Alton(born January 18, 1919) is an American politician and a Republican who served as the the first County Executive of Anne Arundel County, Maryland. ... The Republican Party is one of two major contemporary political parties in the United States of America, along with the Democratic Party. ... Year 1965 (MCMLXV) was a common year starting on Friday (link will display full calendar) of the 1965 Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1974 (MCMLXXIV) was a common year starting on Tuesday (link will display full calendar) of the 1974 Gregorian calendar. ... Robert A. Pascal(born July 20, 1934) is an American politician and a Republican who served as County Executive of Anne Arundel County, Maryland. ... The Republican Party is one of two major contemporary political parties in the United States of America, along with the Democratic Party. ... Year 1974 (MCMLXXIV) was a common year starting on Tuesday (link will display full calendar) of the 1974 Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1982 (MCMLXXXII) was a common year starting on Friday (link displays the 1982 Gregorian calendar). ... O. James Lighthizer(born March 20, 1946) is an American politician and a Democrat who served as County Executive of Anne Arundel County, Maryland from 1982-1990. ... Federal courts Supreme Court Circuit Courts of Appeal District Courts Elections Presidential elections Midterm elections Political Parties Democratic Republican Third parties State & Local government Governors Legislatures (List) State Courts Local Government Other countries Atlas  Politics Portal      Further information: Politics of the United States#Organization of American political parties The Democratic... Year 1982 (MCMLXXXII) was a common year starting on Friday (link displays the 1982 Gregorian calendar). ... Year 1990 (MCMXC) was a common year starting on Monday (link displays the 1990 Gregorian calendar). ... Robert R. Neall(born June 26, 1948) is an American politician and a former Republican who served as County Executive of Anne Arundel County, Maryland from 1990-1994. ... The Republican Party is one of two major contemporary political parties in the United States of America, along with the Democratic Party. ... Year 1990 (MCMXC) was a common year starting on Monday (link displays the 1990 Gregorian calendar). ... Year 1994 (MCMXCIV) The year 1994 was designated as the International Year of the Family and the International Year of the Sport and the Olympic Ideal by the United Nations. ... John G. Gary (born December 23, 1943) is an American politician and a Republican who served as County Executive of Anne Arundel County, Maryland from 1994- 1998. ... The Republican Party is one of two major contemporary political parties in the United States of America, along with the Democratic Party. ... Year 1994 (MCMXCIV) The year 1994 was designated as the International Year of the Family and the International Year of the Sport and the Olympic Ideal by the United Nations. ... Year 1998 (MCMXCVIII) was a common year starting on Thursday (link will display full 1998 Gregorian calendar). ... Janet S. Owens is an American politician and Democrat who has served as County Executive of Anne Arundel County, Maryland since 1998. ... Federal courts Supreme Court Circuit Courts of Appeal District Courts Elections Presidential elections Midterm elections Political Parties Democratic Republican Third parties State & Local government Governors Legislatures (List) State Courts Local Government Other countries Atlas  Politics Portal      Further information: Politics of the United States#Organization of American political parties The Democratic... Year 1998 (MCMXCVIII) was a common year starting on Thursday (link will display full 1998 Gregorian calendar). ... Year 2006 (MMVI) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... John Robinson Leopold (born February 4, 1943 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) is an American politician and (as of 2005) a member of the Maryland House of Delegates. ... The Republican Party is one of two major contemporary political parties in the United States of America, along with the Democratic Party. ... Year 2006 (MMVI) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ...

County Council

The County Council, as the legislative branch, adopts ordinances and resolutions, and has all of the County's legislative powers.

The current members of the County Council are:

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Transportation

Anne Arundel county is the home of Baltimore-Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport, commonly referred to as BWI. BWI serves as the main airport for greater Baltimore. It is also an increasingly popular alternative airport to residents of the Washington, D.C., area. BWI is an East Coast hub for Southwest Airlines, meaning that low-cost direct flights are available between BWI and much of the country. Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (IATA: BWI, ICAO: KBWI) serves the Baltimore-Washington Metropolitan Area in the United States. ... Baltimore redirects here. ... For other uses, see Washington, D.C. (disambiguation). ... This article is about the American airline. ...

The southern portion of the Maryland Transit Administration's Light Rail system, connecting downtown Baltimore with BWI, runs through part of Anne Arundel County. The Maryland Transit Administration (MTA), better known as MTA Maryland, to avoid confusion with other cities transit agencies who share the initials MTA, is a state operated transit service. ... Light rail at BWI station The Baltimore Light Rail is a small light rail network serving Baltimore, Maryland and the surrounding suburbs. ... Baltimore redirects here. ...

The county also has multiple stops on the MARC commuter rail service, including a stop at BWI Rail station, located near BWI Airport. Amtrak trains also stop at BWI's train station. MARC, prior to 1984 known as Maryland Rail Commuter Service, is a commuter rail system comprising three lines in the Baltimore-Washington Metropolitan Area. ... A Connex commuter train stands by the platform in Melbourne, Australia Regional rail systems, or commuter rail systems, usually provide a rail service through a central business district area into suburbs or other locations that draw large numbers of people on a daily basis. ... The BWI Airport Rail Station is a train station in Linthicum, Maryland located near the Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI). ... The high-speed Acela Express in West Windsor, New Jersey. ...

Additionally, the Laurel-based Connect-a-ride system operates two routes in the western portion of the county; including Severn, Arundel Mills, Maryland City, Glen Burnie, Hanover, and Odenton. Howard County's Howard Transit Silver route serves Arundel Mills shopping mall and BWI Thurgood Marshall Airport. Connect-a-Ride is a bus service serving the greater Laurel, Maryland area and Anne Arundel County, Maryland and is managed by the Corridor Transportation Corporation (CTC). ... Howard Transit is the primary public transit system in Howard County, Maryland, which grew from the former ColumBus bus system in Columbia, Maryland. ... The Rowhouse entrance in Neighborhood 1 at Arundel Mills Mall Arundel Mills is a mega-mall located in Hanover, Maryland (south of Baltimore, near BWI Airport) and owned by Mills Corporation. ...

The county is served by one main-line interstate, Interstate 97, which is the country's only main-line interstate highway contained completely within a single county. Interstate 695, the McKeldin Beltway (formerly the Baltimore Beltway), runs through the northern part of the county. Interstate 895, the Harbor Tunnel Thruway, runs through the county towards the Baltimore Harbor Tunnel. Interstate 195, a spur off of Interstate 95, serves BWI Airport, while Maryland State Highway 100 runs east-west through the northern part of the county. Interstate 97 (abbreviated I-97) is an intrastate Interstate highway located entirely within Anne Arundel County, Maryland, United States. ... Interstate 695 (abbreviated I-695) is a 51. ... Interstate 895 (abbreviated I-895) is a 17-mile (27 km) long expressway that serves as a bypass of Baltimore, Maryland. ... The Harbor Tunnel Thruway is a 17-mile long expressway that serves as a bypass of Baltimore, Maryland. ... The Baltimore Harbor Tunnel is a pair of two-lane tunnels carrying Interstate 895 - the Harbor Tunnel Thruway - under the Patapsco River southeast of downtown Baltimore, Maryland, United States. ... Interstate 195 (abbreviated I-195) in Maryland is a spur of Interstate 95 just south of Baltimore that travels from Interstate 95 to Baltimore-Washington International Airport. ... Routes junctioned Termini are bolded Highways in Maryland Numbered highways - State highways - Minor state highways In Maryland, Interstate 95 runs diagonally from the border with Delaware in northeast to the Woodrow Wilson Bridge before entering Virginia. ... Maryland State Highway 100, usually referred to as Route 100, is a major east-west highway connecting U.S. Highway 29 in Ellicott City and Maryland State Highway 177/Mountain Road in Pasadena. ...

Interstate 595 also runs through central Anne Arundel County. This highway, however, is not signed. It is referred to by its more common names, US 50 and U.S. Route 301. Interstate 595 (abbreviated I-595) is an unsigned number for a section of US 50 (the John Hanson Highway) from the Capital Beltway (I-95/I-495) east of Washington, D.C. to MD 70 at Annapolis, Maryland. ... United States Highway 50 is an east-west United States highway. ... U.S. Route 301 is a spur of U.S. Route 1. ...

The Chesapeake Bay Bridge crosses the Chesapeake Bay from the county; it connects the western shore with the Eastern Shore in Queen Anne's County. Not to be confused with Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel. ... The Chesapeake Bay - Landsat photo The Chesapeake Bay where the Susquehanna River empties into it. ... The Eastern Shore of Maryland is composed of the states nine counties east of Chesapeake Bay. ... Queen Annes County is a county located on the Eastern Shore of the U.S. state of Maryland. ...

Demographics

As of the census² of 2000, there were 489,656 people, 178,670 households, and 129,178 families residing in the county. The population density was 455/km² (1,177/mi²). There were 186,937 housing units at an average density of 174/km² (449/mi²). The racial makeup of the county was 81.24% White, 13.57% Black or African American, 0.30% Native American, 2.29% Asian, 0.06% Pacific Islander, 0.85% from other races, and 1.69% from two or more races. 2.63% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. 17.7% were of German, 13.1% Irish, 10.5% English, 8.1% United States or American and 7.0% Italian ancestry according to Census 2000. Image:1870 census Lindauer Weber 01. ... The following is a list of sources used in the creation of encyclopedia articles on various geographic topics and locations, such as cities, counties, states, and countries. ... It has been suggested that Ethnicity (United States Census) be merged into this article or section. ... This article is about the English as an ethnic group and nation. ... The United States 2000 Census, conducted by the Census Bureau, determined the resident population of the United States on April 1, 2000, to be 281,421,906, an increase of 13. ...

There were 178,670 households out of which 34.90% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.20% were married couples living together, 11.10% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.70% were non-families. 21.30% of all households were made up of individuals and 6.40% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.65 and the average family size was 3.09.

In the county the population was spread out with 25.20% under the age of 18, 8.10% from 18 to 24, 32.80% from 25 to 44, 23.90% from 45 to 64, and 10.00% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females there were 99.10 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 97.10 males.

The median income for a household in the county was $61,768, and the median income for a family was $69,019. Males had a median income of $43,747 versus $32,348 for females. The per capita income for the county was $27,578. About 3.60% of families and 5.10% of the population were below the poverty line, including 6.30% of those under age 18 and 5.80% of those age 65 or over. The per capita income for a group of people may be defined as their total personal income, divided by the total population. ... Map of countries showing percentage of population who have an income below the national poverty line The poverty line is the level of income below which one cannot afford to purchase all the resources one requires to live. ...

Population history from the U.S. Census Bureau

The following is a population history of Anne Arundel County[2]. The ranking compares the population of Anne Arundel County to those of the other 23 Maryland counties and Baltimore City. The United States Census Bureau (officially Bureau of the Census) is a part of the United States Department of Commerce. ...

• 1900.......39,620......6th (after Allegheny, Balt. Cty and City, Frederick, Washington)
• 1910.......39,553......6th
• 1920.......43,408......6th
• 1930.......55,167......6th (Frederick fewer, Prince George's more)
• 1940.......68,375......7th (Montgomery more)
• 1950......117,392......5th (Allegheny and Washington fewer, now only Balt. Cty and City, Montgomery and Prince George's more)
• 1960......206,634......5th
• 1970......297,539......5th
• 1980......370,775......5th
• 1990......427,239......5th
• 2000......489,656......5th
• 2004......508,572......5th

Cities and towns

Anne Arundel County contains only two incorporated municipalities: the city of Annapolis, incorporated in 1708, and the town of Highland Beach, incorporated 1922. “Annapolis” redirects here. ... Highland Beach is a town located in Anne Arundel County, Maryland. ...

Unincorporated areas are also considered as towns by many people and listed in many collections of towns, but they lack local government. Various organizations, such as the United States Census Bureau, the United States Postal Service, and local chambers of commerce, define the communities they wish to recognize differently, and since they are not incorporated, their boundaries have no official status outside the organizations in question. The Census Bureau recognizes the following census-designated places in the county: The United States Census Bureau (officially Bureau of the Census as defined in Title ) is a part of the United States Department of Commerce. ... USPS and Usps redirect here. ... A census-designated place (CDP) is an area identified by the United States Census Bureau for statistical reporting. ...

1. Arden-on-the-Severn
2. Arnold
3. Brooklyn Park
4. Cape Saint Claire
5. Crofton
6. Crownsville
7. Deale
8. Ferndale
9. Fort Meade
10. Glen Burnie
11. Green Haven
12. Herald Harbor
13. Hillsmere Shores
14. Jessup (This CDP is shared between Howard and Anne Arundel counties.)
15. Lake Shore
16. Linthicum
17. Londontowne
18. Maryland City
19. Mayo (also known as Edgewater)
20. Millersville
21. Naval Academy
22. Odenton
23. Parole
24. Pasadena
25. Pumphrey
26. Riva
27. Riviera Beach
28. Selby-on-the-Bay
29. Severn
30. Severna Park
31. Shady Side
32. South Gate

Other unincorporated places not listed as Census-Designated Places but known in the area include: Arden-on-the-Severn is a census-designated place located in Anne Arundel County, Maryland. ... Arnold is a census-designated place located in Anne Arundel County, Maryland. ... Brooklyn Park is a census-designated place located in Anne Arundel County, Maryland. ... Cape St. ... Crofton Parkway Crofton is a census-designated place and planned community in Anne Arundel County, Maryland, United States. ... Crownsville is a census-designated place (CDP) in Anne Arundel County, Maryland, United States. ... Deale is a census-designated place located in Anne Arundel County, Maryland. ... Ferndale is a census-designated place located in Anne Arundel County, Maryland. ... Fort Meade is a census-designated place located in Anne Arundel County, Maryland. ... Glen Burnie is a census-designated place (CDP) in Anne Arundel County, Maryland, United States, and is a suburb of Baltimore. ... Green Haven is a census-designated place and neighborhood located within Pasadena in Anne Arundel County, Maryland. ... Herald Harbor is a census-designated place and an unincorporated community located in Anne Arundel County, Maryland. ... Hillsmere Shores is a census-designated place located in Anne Arundel County, Maryland. ... Jessup is a census-designated place located in Howard County, Maryland and Anne Arundel County, Maryland. ... Howard County is a county located in the central part of the U.S. state of Maryland, between Baltimore and Washington, D.C.. It is considered part of the Baltimore-Washington Metropolitan Area. ... Lake Shore is a census-designated place and anunincorporated community located in Anne Arundel County, Maryland. ... Linthicum is a census-designated place (CDP) and an unincorporated community in Anne Arundel County, Maryland, United States. ... Londontowne is a census-designated place located in Anne Arundel County, Maryland. ... Maryland City is a census-designated place and an unincorporated community located in Anne Arundel County, Maryland. ... Mayo is a census-designated place (CDP) in Anne Arundel County, Maryland, United States. ... Mayo is a census-designated place located in Anne Arundel County, Maryland. ... Millersville is a city in Anne Arundel County, Maryland, United States. ... Naval Academy is a census-designated place and Census Designated Place located in Anne Arundel County, Maryland, which actually consists of the United States Naval Academy. ... Odenton is a census-designated place located in Anne Arundel County, Maryland. ... Parole is a census-designated place located in Anne Arundel County, Maryland. ... Pasadena is a census-designated place (CDP) in Anne Arundel County, Maryland, United States. ... Pumphrey is a census-designated place (CDP) in Anne Arundel County, Maryland, United States. ... Riva is a census-designated place located in Anne Arundel County, Maryland. ... Riviera Beach is a census-designated place and a neighborhood within Pasadena, Maryland located in Anne Arundel County, Maryland. ... Selby-on-the-Bay is a census-designated place located in Anne Arundel County, Maryland. ... Severn is a census-designated place located in Anne Arundel County, Maryland. ... Severna Park is a census-designated place (CDP) in Anne Arundel County, Maryland, United States. ... Shady Side is a census-designated place located in Anne Arundel County, Maryland. ... South Gate is a census-designated place located in Anne Arundel County, Maryland. ...

1. Beverly Beach
2. Churchton
3. Davidsonville
4. Eastport
5. Fairhaven
6. Friendship
7. Gambrills
8. Galesville
9. Gibson Island
10. Hanover (a portion is also in Howard County)
11. Harmans
12. Harwood
13. Linthicum Heights
14. Lothian
15. Russett
16. Tracy's Landing
17. West River

Other areas or neighborhoods include: Davidsonville is an unincorporated settlement in Anne Arundel County, Maryland. ... Eastport is a city located in Washington County, Maine. ... To meet Wikipedias quality standards, this article or section may require cleanup. ... Galesville, Maryland is located at 38°5035 North 076°3237 West (38. ... Gibson Island is an island situated off the western shore of the Chesapeake Bay. ... Hanover, Maryland, is a locality in northwestern Anne Arundel County, located south of Baltimore near the Howard County line. ... Howard County is a county located in the central part of the U.S. state of Maryland, between Baltimore and Washington, D.C.. It is considered part of the Baltimore-Washington Metropolitan Area. ... Linthicum is a census-designated place (CDP) and an unincorporated community in Anne Arundel County, Maryland, United States. ... Russett is an unincorporated new homes community located in western Anne Arundel County, Maryland near Laurel. ...

1. Germantown
2. Harundale
3. Jacobsville
4. Orchard Beach
5. Owensville
6. Riverdale
7. Sherwood Forest
8. Sudley
9. Winchester-on-the-Severn
10. Woodland Beach

Categories: Stub | Unincorporated communities in Maryland | Anne Arundel County, Maryland ... Riverdale is an unincorporated place located in Anne Arundel County, Maryland, United States of America. ... Winchester-on-the-Severn is a populated place located in Anne Arundel County, Maryland. ...

Miscellaneous

• The newspapers of record are The Capital and the Maryland Gazette (now owned by The Capital), which was founded in 1727 (Maryland State Archives of Maryland Gazette).

// A newspaper of record is a colloquial term that generally refers to a newspaper that meets at least one of two criteria: high standards of journalism, the articles of which establish a definitive record of current events, for use by future scholars, and/or compliance with the legal requirements necessary... The Capital is a daily newspaper published in Annapolis, Maryland. ... The Capital is a daily newspaper published in Annapolis, Maryland. ...

Education

• Pupils in the county are zoned to Anne Arundel County Public Schools.
• Postsecondary education is offered by Anne Arundel Community College at several locations throughout the county.
• Anne Arundel County is also home to the United States Naval Academy and St. John's College, U.S., both in Annapolis.

Anne Arundel County Public Schools is the public school district serving Anne Arundel County, Maryland. ... Anne Arundel Community College, founded in 1961, is located in Arnold, Maryland. ... The United States Naval Academy (USNA) is an institution for the undergraduate education of officers of the United States Navy and Marine Corps and is in Annapolis, Maryland . ... St. ...

Notable residents

• Johns Hopkins, (1795–1873), born in Anne Arundel County, noted philanthropist and founder of Johns Hopkins University.^[1]
• Pat Sajak, host of the popular and long-running American television game show Wheel of Fortune.
• Mark Teixeira, Atlanta Braves player
• Ron Wolf, former Green Bay Packers general manager
• Steve Bisciotti, owner Baltimore Ravens
• Travis Pastrana, extreme sports
• Rudy Gay, Memphis Grizzlies player
• Denny Neagle, former Atlanta Braves, Pittsburgh Pirates, and Colorado Rockies pitcher
• Chorye Spoone, Baltimore Orioles player
• Gavin Floyd, Chicago White Sox player and top pick of the Philadelphia Phillies in 2001

This article is about the person. ... The Johns Hopkins University, founded in 1876, is a private institution of higher learning located in Baltimore, Maryland, United States. ... Pat Sajak (born Patrick Leonard Sajdak on October 26, 1946), is an Emmy Award-winning television personality and one-time talk show host, best known as the host of the popular and long-running American television game show, Wheel of Fortune. ... This article is about the Major League Baseball player. ... Major league affiliations National League (1876–present) East Division (1994–present) Current uniform Retired Numbers 3, 21, 35, 41, 42, 44 Name Atlanta Braves (1966–present) Milwaukee Braves (1953-1965) Boston Braves (1941-1952) Boston Bees (1936-1940) Boston Braves (1912-1935) Boston Rustlers (1911) Boston Doves (1907-1910) Boston... Ron Wolf is the former American football general manager (GM) of the NFLs Green Bay Packers, and played a significant role in personel operations with the Oakland and Los Angeles Raiders from 1966-1975, and again from 1978-1990. ... Packers redirects here. ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... City Baltimore, Maryland Team colors Purple, Black, and Gold Head Coach Brian Billick Owner Steve Bisciotti General manager Ozzie Newsome Mascot The Ravens: Edgar, Allan, & Poe League/Conference affiliations National Football League (1996–present) American Football Conference (1996-present) AFC Central (1996-2001) AFC North (2002-present) Team history Baltimore... Travis Pastrana in his backyard workshop/skatepark near Annapolis, Maryland, in November 2004. ... Rudy Carlton Gay, Jr. ... This is an article about the National Basketball Association team; for the defunct World Football League team, see Memphis Southmen. ... Dennis Edward Neagle Jr. ... Major league affiliations National League (1876–present) East Division (1994–present) Current uniform Retired Numbers 3, 21, 35, 41, 42, 44 Name Atlanta Braves (1966–present) Milwaukee Braves (1953-1965) Boston Braves (1941-1952) Boston Bees (1936-1940) Boston Braves (1912-1935) Boston Rustlers (1911) Boston Doves (1907-1910) Boston... This article is about the baseball team. ... Major league affiliations National League (1993–present) West Division (1993–present) Current uniform Retired Numbers 42 Name Colorado Rockies (1993–present) Other nicknames The Rocks, The Rox, Blake Street Bombers, Hurdles Heroes. ... Major league affiliations American League (1901–present) East Division (1969–present) Current uniform Retired Numbers 4, 5, 8, 20, 22, 33, 42 Name Baltimore Orioles (1954–present) St. ... Gavin Christopher Floyd (born January 27, 1983 in Annapolis, Maryland) is a pitcher for the Philadelphia Phillies. ... Major league affiliations American League (1901–present) Central Division (1994–present) Current uniform Retired Numbers 2, 3, 4, 9, 11, 16, 19, 42, 72, Name Chicago White Sox (1904–present) Other nicknames The Sox, The South Siders, The ChiSox, The Pale Hose, The Good Guys, The Go-Go Sox, The... Major league affiliations National League (1883–present) East Division (1969–present) Current uniform Retired Numbers 1, 14, 20, 32, 36, 42 Name Philadelphia Phillies (1884–present) Philadelphia Quakers (1883-1889) (Also referred to as Blue Jays 1943-1945 despite formal name remaining Phillies) Other nicknames The Phils, The Phightin Phils...

References

• 1. ^ (1963) Who Was Who in America, Historical Volume, 1607–1896. Chicago: Marquis Who's Who. 

See also

• Anne Arundel County Public Schools
• Anne Arundel County Police Department

Anne Arundel County Public Schools is the public school district serving Anne Arundel County, Maryland. ... The Anne Arundel County Police Department is the primary law enforcement agency of Anne Arundel County, Maryland. ...

External links

• Anne Arundel County official website
• Anne Arundel Elections Statistics
• Annapolis and Anne Arundel County Conference and Visitors Bureau
• Anne Arundel County Business Directory

v • d • e Municipalities and communities of Anne Arundel County, Maryland
County seat: Annapolis
City	Annapolis Official language(s) None (English, de facto) Capital Annapolis Largest city Baltimore Area  Ranked 42nd  - Total 12,407 sq mi (32,133 km²)  - Width 101 miles (145 km)  - Length 249 miles (400 km)  - % water 21  - Latitude 37° 53′ N to 39° 43′ N  - Longitude 75° 03′ W to 79° 29... A county seat is a term for an administrative center for a county, primarily used in the United States. ... “Annapolis” redirects here. ... For other uses, see City (disambiguation). ... “Annapolis” redirects here. ...
Town	Highland Beach Image File history File links Map_of_Maryland_highlighting_Anne_Arundel_County. ... Ronda, Spain Main street in Bastrop, Texas, United States, a small town A town is a community of people ranging from a few hundred to several thousands, although it may be applied loosely even to huge metropolitan areas. ... Highland Beach is a town located in Anne Arundel County, Maryland. ...
CDPs	Arden-on-the-Severn | Arnold | Brooklyn Park | Cape St. Claire | Crofton | Crownsville | Deale | Ferndale | Fort Meade | Glen Burnie | Green Haven | Herald Harbor | Hillsmere Shores | Jessup | Lake Shore | Linthicum | Londontowne | Maryland City | Mayo | Millersville | Naval Academy | Odenton | Parole | Pasadena | Pumphrey | Riva | Riviera Beach | Selby-on-the-Bay | Severn | Severna Park | Shady Side | South Gate A census-designated place (CDP) is an area identified by the United States Census Bureau for statistical reporting. ... Arden-on-the-Severn is a census-designated place located in Anne Arundel County, Maryland. ... Arnold is a census-designated place located in Anne Arundel County, Maryland. ... Brooklyn Park is a census-designated place located in Anne Arundel County, Maryland. ... Cape St. ... Crofton Parkway Crofton is a census-designated place and planned community in Anne Arundel County, Maryland, United States. ... Crownsville is a census-designated place (CDP) in Anne Arundel County, Maryland, United States. ... Deale is a census-designated place located in Anne Arundel County, Maryland. ... Ferndale is a census-designated place located in Anne Arundel County, Maryland. ... Fort Meade is a census-designated place located in Anne Arundel County, Maryland. ... Glen Burnie is a census-designated place (CDP) in Anne Arundel County, Maryland, United States, and is a suburb of Baltimore. ... Green Haven is a census-designated place and neighborhood located within Pasadena in Anne Arundel County, Maryland. ... Herald Harbor is a census-designated place and an unincorporated community located in Anne Arundel County, Maryland. ... Hillsmere Shores is a census-designated place located in Anne Arundel County, Maryland. ... Jessup is a census-designated place located in Howard County, Maryland and Anne Arundel County, Maryland. ... Lake Shore is a census-designated place and anunincorporated community located in Anne Arundel County, Maryland. ... Linthicum is a census-designated place (CDP) and an unincorporated community in Anne Arundel County, Maryland, United States. ... Londontowne is a census-designated place located in Anne Arundel County, Maryland. ... Maryland City is a census-designated place and an unincorporated community located in Anne Arundel County, Maryland. ... Mayo is a census-designated place (CDP) in Anne Arundel County, Maryland, United States. ... Millersville is a city in Anne Arundel County, Maryland, United States. ... Naval Academy is a census-designated place and Census Designated Place located in Anne Arundel County, Maryland, which actually consists of the United States Naval Academy. ... Odenton is a census-designated place located in Anne Arundel County, Maryland. ... Parole is a census-designated place located in Anne Arundel County, Maryland. ... Pasadena is a census-designated place (CDP) in Anne Arundel County, Maryland, United States. ... Pumphrey is a census-designated place (CDP) in Anne Arundel County, Maryland, United States. ... Riva is a census-designated place located in Anne Arundel County, Maryland. ... Riviera Beach is a census-designated place and a neighborhood within Pasadena, Maryland located in Anne Arundel County, Maryland. ... Selby-on-the-Bay is a census-designated place located in Anne Arundel County, Maryland. ... Severn is a census-designated place located in Anne Arundel County, Maryland. ... Severna Park is a census-designated place (CDP) in Anne Arundel County, Maryland, United States. ... Shady Side is a census-designated place located in Anne Arundel County, Maryland. ... South Gate is a census-designated place located in Anne Arundel County, Maryland. ...
Communities	Beverly Beach | Churchton | Davidsonville | Eastport | Fairhaven | Friendship | Gambrills | Galesville | Germantown | Gibson Island | Hanover | Harmans | Harundale | Harwood | Jacobsvile | Linthicum Heights | Lothian | Owensville | Riverdale | Russett | Sherwood Forest | Sudley | Tracey's Landing | West River | Winchester-on-the-Severn | Woodland Beach | Woodwardville It has been suggested that this article or section be merged with unincorporated. ... Davidsonville is an unincorporated settlement in Anne Arundel County, Maryland. ... To meet Wikipedias quality standards, this article or section may require cleanup. ... Galesville, Maryland is located at 38°5035 North 076°3237 West (38. ... Categories: Stub | Unincorporated communities in Maryland | Anne Arundel County, Maryland ... Gibson Island is an island situated off the western shore of the Chesapeake Bay. ... Hanover, Maryland, is a locality in northwestern Anne Arundel County, located south of Baltimore near the Howard County line. ... Linthicum is a census-designated place (CDP) and an unincorporated community in Anne Arundel County, Maryland, United States. ... Riverdale is an unincorporated place located in Anne Arundel County, Maryland, United States of America. ... Russett is an unincorporated new homes community located in western Anne Arundel County, Maryland near Laurel. ... Winchester-on-the-Severn is a populated place located in Anne Arundel County, Maryland. ... Woodwardville is a small, unincorporated rural community situated in western Anne Arundel County, Maryland, containing 27 structures, 16 of which are historic. ...

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