Charles County, Maryland
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Location in the state of Maryland
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Founded	1658
Seat	La Plata
Area  - Total  - Land  - Water	1,666 km² (643 mi²) 1,194 km² (461 mi²) 472 km² (182 mi²), 28.33%
Population  - (2000)  - Density	120,546 101/km²
Website: www.charlescounty.org

Charles County is a county in the south central portion of the U.S. state of Maryland. Image File history File links Seal of Charles County, Maryland This image depicts a seal, an emblem, a coat of arms or a crest. ... Image File history File links Map_of_Maryland_highlighting_Charles_County. ... Official language(s) None (English, de facto) Capital Annapolis Largest city Baltimore Area  Ranked 42nd  - Total 12,417 sq mi (32,160 km²)  - Width 90 miles (145 km)  - Length 249 miles (400 km)  - % water 21  - Latitude 37°53N to 39°43N  - Longitude 75°4W to 79°33... Image File history File links Map_of_USA_MD.svg‎ File links The following pages on the English Wikipedia link to this file (pages on other projects are not listed): Maryland ... Events January 13 - Edward Sexby, who had plotted against Oliver Cromwell, dies in Tower of London February 6 - Swedish troops of Charles X Gustav of Sweden cross The Great Belt (Storebælt) in Denmark over frozen sea May 1 - Publication of Hydriotaphia, Urn Burial and The Garden of Cyrus by... A county seat is a term for an administrative center for a county, primarily used in the United States. ... La Plata is a town in Charles County, Maryland, United States. ... Area is a physical quantity expressing the size of a part of a surface. ... Square kilometre (US spelling: Square kilometer), symbol km², is an SI unit of surface area. ... 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. ... 2000 US Census logo The Twenty-Second United States Census, known as Census 2000 and 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. ... Population density by country, 2006 Population density is a measurement of population per unit area or unit volume. ... A county is generally a sub-unit of regional self-government within a sovereign jurisdiction. ... Federal courts Supreme Court Chief Justice Associate Justices Elections Presidential elections Midterm elections Political Parties Democratic Republican Third parties Libertarian Party State & Local government Governors Legislatures (List) State Courts Counties, Cities, and Towns Other countries Politics Portal      A U.S. state is any one of the fifty subnational entities of... Official language(s) None (English, de facto) Capital Annapolis Largest city Baltimore Area  Ranked 42nd  - Total 12,417 sq mi (32,160 km²)  - Width 90 miles (145 km)  - Length 249 miles (400 km)  - % water 21  - Latitude 37°53N to 39°43N  - Longitude 75°4W to 79°33...

As of 2000, the population was 120,546. Its county seat is La Plata. The county was named for Charles Calvert (1637-1715), third Baron Baltimore. A county seat is a term for an administrative center for a county, primarily used in the United States. ... La Plata is a town in Charles County, Maryland, United States. ... Events February 3 - Tulipmania collapses in Netherlands by government order February 15 - Ferdinand III becomes Holy Roman Emperor December 17 - Shimabara Rebellion erupts in Japan Pierre de Fermat makes a marginal claim to have proof of what would become known as Fermats last theorem. ... // Events July 24 - Spanish treasure fleet of ten ships under admiral Ubilla leave Havana, Cuba for Spain. ... This article or section does not adequately cite its references or sources. ...

This county is a part of the Washington Metropolitan Area. A county is generally a sub-unit of regional self-government within a sovereign jurisdiction. ... It has been suggested that National Capital Region (United States) be merged into this article or section. ...

History

Charles County was created in 1658 by an Order in Council. It should be noted that from 1650 to 1653 there was an earlier Charles County, sometimes referred to in historic documents as Old Charles County. Events January 13 - Edward Sexby, who had plotted against Oliver Cromwell, dies in Tower of London February 6 - Swedish troops of Charles X Gustav of Sweden cross The Great Belt (Storebælt) in Denmark over frozen sea May 1 - Publication of Hydriotaphia, Urn Burial and The Garden of Cyrus by... Year 1650 (MDCL) was a common year starting on Saturday (link will display the full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar (or a common year starting on Tuesday of the 10-day slower Julian calendar). ... Events February 2 - New Amsterdam (later renamed New York City) is incorporated. ...

On April 28, 2002, a tornado cut through the County and destroyed much of downtown La Plata. April 28 is the 118th day of the year (119th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar, with 247 days remaining. ... For album titles with the same name, see 2002 (album). ... A tornado in central Oklahoma. ... La Plata is a town in Charles County, Maryland, United States. ...

Law/Government

Charles County is governed by county commissioners, the traditional form of county government in Maryland.

Fire/EMS

There are currently 19 different Fire/EMS companies in Charles County

1 La Plata VFD Truck, Tanker, Engine, Rescue Engine
2 Hughesville VFD Squad, Tanker, Engine, Ambulance
3 Waldorf VFD Squad, Truck, Engine, Ambulance
4 Nanjemoy VFD Engine, Tanker, Boat
5 Benedict VFD Engine, Tanker, Boat, Ambulance
6 Cobb Island VFD Engine, Truck, Ambulance
7 Potomac Heights VFD Engine, Squad, Boat, Ambulance
8 Marbury or Tenth District VFD Engine, Squad, Tanker, Boat, Ambulance
9 Indian Head VFD Engine, Tower, Ambulance
10 Bel Alton VFD Engine, Tanker, Truck, Ambulance
11 Bryans Road VFD Engine, Truck, Tanker, Ambulance
12 Westlake VFD Engine, Tanker, Ambulance
13 Charles County Dive Team
14 Newburg VFD Engine, Ambulance
15 Dentsville VRS Ambulance
16 Emergency Services HAZMAT
51 Charles County VRS Ambulance
58 Ironsides VRS Ambulance
60 Charles County Mobile Intensive Care Unit Medic Chase Vehicle

Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 1,666 km² (643 mi²). 1,194 km² (461 mi²) of it is land and 472 km² (182 mi²) of it (28.33%) is water. 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 (US spelling: Square kilometer), symbol km², is an SI unit of surface area. ... 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. ...

Adjacent Counties

• Prince George's County (north)
• Calvert County (east)
• St. Mary's County (southeast)
• Westmoreland County, Virginia (southeast, no road link)
• King George County, Virginia (south)
• Stafford County, Virginia (west, no road link)
• Prince William County, Virginia (west, no road link)
• Fairfax County, Virginia (northwest, no road link)

Prince Georges County is located in the U.S. state of Maryland immediately north, east, and south of Washington, D.C. It is the wealthiest majority African-American county in the nation. ... Calvert County is a county located in the U.S. state of Maryland. ... Saint Marys County is a county located in the U.S. state of Maryland. ... Westmoreland County is a county located in the Northern Neck of the state of Virginia. ... Location in the state of Virginia Formed 1720 Seat King George Area  - Total  - Water 486 km² (188 mi²) 20 km² (8 mi²) 4. ... Stafford County is a county located in the U.S. state — officially, Commonwealth — of Virginia. ... Prince William County is a county located in the Commonwealth of Virginia, a state of the United States. ... Fairfax County is a county in Northern Virginia, in the United States. ...

Demographics

The county is experiencing a dramatic growth in African American population between 1990 and 2004. Although census figures here are shown from 2000:

As of the census² of 2000, there were 120,546 people, 41,668 households, and 32,292 families residing in the county. The population density was 101/km² (262/mi²). There were 43,903 housing units at an average density of 37/km² (95/mi²). The racial makeup of the county was 68.51% White, 26.06% Black or African American, 0.75% Native American, 1.82% Asian, 0.06% Pacific Islander, 0.72% from other races, and 2.08% from two or more races. 2.26% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. 1870 US Census for New York City A census is the process of obtaining information about every member of a population (not necessarily a human population). ... 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. ... It has been suggested that Ethnicity (United States Census) be merged into this article or section. ... It has been suggested that Ethnicity (United States Census) be merged into this article or section. ... It has been suggested that Ethnicity (United States Census) be merged into this article or section. ... It has been suggested that Ethnicity (United States Census) be merged into this article or section. ... It has been suggested that Ethnicity (United States Census) be merged into this article or section. ... It has been suggested that Ethnicity (United States Census) be merged into this article or section. ... It has been suggested that Ethnicity (United States Census) be merged into this article or section. ... It has been suggested that Ethnicity (United States Census) be merged into this article or section. ...

There were 41,668 households out of which 41.10% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.00% were married couples living together, 14.50% had a female householder with no husband present, and 22.50% were non-families. 17.20% of all households were made up of individuals and 5.20% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.86 and the average family size was 3.21. “Matrimony” redirects here. ...

In the county the population was spread out with 28.70% under the age of 18, 7.60% from 18 to 24, 33.20% from 25 to 44, 22.70% from 45 to 64, and 7.80% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females there were 95.50 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.20 males.

The median income for a household in the county was $62,199, and the median income for a family was $67,602. Males had a median income of $43,371 versus $34,231 for females. The per capita income for the county was $24,285. About 3.70% of families and 5.50% of the population were below the poverty line, including 6.70% of those under age 18 and 8.60% 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. ...

Cities and towns

This county contains the following incorporated municipalities:

1. Indian Head (incorporated 1920)
2. La Plata (incorporated 1888)
3. Port Tobacco Village (incorporated 1888) (Note that, despite its name, Port Tobacco Village is a town, not a village.)

All three are classified as towns under Maryland law. About half the County population lives around the large city of Waldorf, however it is not a formally incoporated town. Indian Head is a town located in Charles County, Maryland. ... Year 1920 (MCMXX) was a leap year starting on Thursday. ... La Plata is a town in Charles County, Maryland, United States. ... Year 1888 (MDCCCLXXXVIII) was a leap year starting on Sunday (click on link for calendar) of the Gregorian calendar (or a leap year starting on Tuesday of the 12-day slower Julian calendar). ... Port Tobacco Village is a town located in Charles County, Maryland. ... Year 1888 (MDCCCLXXXVIII) was a leap year starting on Sunday (click on link for calendar) of the Gregorian calendar (or a leap year starting on Tuesday of the 12-day slower Julian calendar). ... Ronda, Spain Main street in Bastrop, Texas, 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. ... Waldorf can have the following meanings: Waldorf, Maryland Waldorf, Minnesota Waldorf Astor (1879-1952), a businessman and politician. ...

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. ... The United States Postal Service (USPS) is an independent establishment of the executive branch of the United States Government (see 39 U.S.C. Â§ 201) responsible for providing postal service in the United States. ... A census-designated place (CDP) is an area identified by the United States Census Bureau for statistical reporting. ...

1. Bennsville
2. Bryans Road
3. Hughesville
4. Potomac Heights
5. Saint Charles
6. Waldorf

Other unincorporated places not listed as Census-Designated Places but known in the area include: Bennsville is a census-designated place located in Charles County, Maryland. ... Bryans Road is a census-designated place located in Charles County, Maryland. ... Hughesville is a census-designated place located in Charles County, Maryland. ... Potomac Heights is a census-designated place located in Charles County, Maryland. ... St. ... Waldorf is an unincorporated community in Charles County, Maryland. ...

1. Bel Alton
2. Benedict
3. Bryantown
4. Cobb Island
5. Dentsville
6. Faulkner
7. Ironsides
8. Issue
9. Marbury
10. Morgantown
11. Mount Victoria
12. Nanjemoy
13. Newburg
14. Pisgah
15. Pomfret
16. Rison
17. Rock Point
18. Swan Point
19. Welcome
20. White Plains

Cobb Island is a small inhabited island located in Charles County, Maryland, at the junction of the Potomac River and the Wicomico River. ... Morgantown is an unincorporated community in Charles County, Maryland. ... Nanjemoy is the name for a general area of Charles County, Maryland that is more or less bounded by the Nanjemoy Creek and by the Potomac River. ... Charles County is a county in the south central portion of the U.S. state of Maryland. ... White Plains is a Census-designated place located in Charles County in the State of Maryland in the United States of America. ...

Colleges and universities

• College of Southern Maryland, in La Plata.

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Notable residents

• George Cary, (1811-1850), born near Allens Fresh in Charles County, United States Congressman from Georgia^[1]
• James Neale (1615-1684) Born Drury Lane, London, England immigrated 1634, founded Wollaston Manor plantation and Cobb Island.
• Prominent Revolutionary War statesmen John Hanson, Thomas Stone, and General Smallwood, and Dr. James Craik, Surgeon General to George Washington.
• Co-discoverer of the North Pole Matthew Henson (African-American) and Captain Raphael Semmes of the Confederate ship "Alabama" were born near Nanjemoy.
• Chuck Brown, hip-hop musician, lives in Waldorf
• Christina Milian, musician, lived in Waldorf
• Joel and Benji Madden from the band Good Charlotte grew up in Waldorf
• Robert Stethem, noted teror hijacking victim, grew up in Pinefield, Waldorf

George Cary (August 7, 1789 - September 10, 1843) was a United States Representative from Georgia. ... The House of Representatives is the larger of two houses that make up the U.S. Congress, the other being the United States Senate. ... Captain James Neale (1615-1684) was an influential early immigrant to Maryland. ... The American Revolutionary War (1775–1783), also known as the American War of Independence, was a war fought primarily between Great Britain and revolutionaries within thirteen of her North American colonies. ... A portrait of John Hanson by John Hesselius, around 1765 to 1770. ... Thomas Stone Thomas Stone (1743–October 5, 1787) was an American planter who signed United States Declaration of Independence as a delegate for Maryland. ... George Washington (February 22, 1732 – December 14, 1799)[1] led Americas Continental Army to victory over Britain in the American Revolutionary War (1775–1783), and was later elected the first president of the United States under the U.S. Constitution. ... North Pole Scenery When not otherwise qualified, the term North Pole usually refers to the Geographic North Pole – the northernmost point on the surface of the Earth, where the Earths axis of rotation intersects the Earths surface. ... Matthew Alexander Henson (August 8, 1866 – March 9, 1955) was an American explorer and long-time companion to Robert Peary; amongst various expeditions, their most famous was a 1909 expedition which was probably the first to reach the Geographic North Pole. ... Languages Predominantly American English Religions Protestantism (chiefly Baptist and Methodist); Roman Catholicism; Islam Related ethnic groups Sub-Saharan Africans and other African groups, some with Native American groups. ... Motto: Deo Vindice (Latin: Under God, Our Vindicator) Anthem: God Save the South (unofficial) Dixie (traditional) The Bonnie Blue Flag (popular) Capital Montgomery, Alabama (until May 29, 1861) Richmond, Virginia (May 29, 1861–April 2, 1865) Danville, Virginia (from April 3, 1865) Language(s) English (de facto) Government Republic President... Official language(s) English Capital Montgomery Largest city Birmingham Area  Ranked 30th  - Total 52,419 sq mi (135,765 km²)  - Width 190 miles (306 km)  - Length 330 miles (531 km)  - % water 3. ... Nanjemoy is the name for a general area of Charles County, Maryland that is more or less bounded by the Nanjemoy Creek and by the Potomac River. ... Chuck Brown is an African-American jazz guitarist. ... Christina Milian (born Christine Flores on September 26, 1981) is an American actress and Grammy Award-nominated R&B singer, songwriter, record producer and dancer. ... Good Charlotte is a Pop Punk band from Waldorf, Maryland that formed in 1996. ... SW-2 (Diver), United States Navy Robert Stethem (November 17, 1961 – June 15, 1985) was a United States Navy diver and steelworker second class. ...

References

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

External links

• Charles County government
• Charles County

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