Harford County is a county located in the northeastern region of the U.S. state of Maryland. As of 2004, the population is 233,340. Its county seat is Bel Air. This county is part of the Baltimore-Washington Metropolitan Area. Seal of Harford 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_Harford_County. ... Official language(s) None (English, de facto) Capital Annapolis Largest city Baltimore Area  Ranked 42nd  - Total 12,407 sq mi (32,133 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 ... 1773 was a common year starting on Friday (see link for calendar). ... A county seat is a term for an administrative center for a county, primarily used in the United States. ... Bel Air is the name of two places in the State of Maryland in the United States of America: Bel Air, Allegany County, Maryland Bel Air, Harford County, Maryland This is a disambiguation page — a navigational aid which lists other pages that might otherwise share the same title. ... 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 State & Local government Governors Legislatures (List) State Courts Counties/Parishes/Boroughs, 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 12,407 sq mi (32,133 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... A county seat is a term for an administrative center for a county, primarily used in the United States. ... Bel Air is the name of two places in the State of Maryland in the United States of America: Bel Air, Allegany County, Maryland Bel Air, Harford County, Maryland This is a disambiguation page — a navigational aid which lists other pages that might otherwise share the same title. ... A county is generally a sub-unit of regional self-government within a sovereign jurisdiction. ... It has been suggested that Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV MSA be merged into this article or section. ...

History

Harford County was formed in 1773 by the splitting of Baltimore County. It contains Tudor Hall, birthplace of John Wilkes Booth who assassinated Abraham Lincoln in 1865. Harford County also hosted the signers of the Bush Declaration, a precursor document to the American Revolution. For other uses of Baltimore, see Baltimore (disambiguation). ... John Wilkes Booth (May 10, 1838 – April 26, 1865) was an American actor from Maryland, who fatally shot President of the United States Abraham Lincoln at Fords Theatre in Washington, D.C. on April 14, 1865. ... This is an incomplete list of persons that were assassinated for political and other reasons, and who have individual entries. ... For other uses, see Abraham Lincoln (disambiguation). ... John Trumbulls Declaration of Independence, showing the five-man committee in charge of drafting the Declaration in 1776 as it presents its work to the Second Continental Congress The American Revolution refers to the period during the last half of the 18th century in which the Thirteen Colonies that...

The county was named for Henry Harford (ca. 1759-1834), illegitimate son of Frederick Calvert, 6th Baron Baltimore. Harford was the last Proprietary Governor of Maryland, but did not inherit his father's title because of his illegitimacy. Henry Harford (5 April 1758-1834) was the last proprietor of the British colony of Maryland. ... Frederick Calvert, 6th Baron Baltimore Frederick Calvert, 6th Baron Baltimore (February 6, 1731-September 4, 1771) was an English nobleman and last in the line of Barons Baltimore. ... Official language(s) None (English, de facto) Capital Annapolis Largest city Baltimore Area  Ranked 42nd  - Total 12,407 sq mi (32,133 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...

Havre de Grace, an incorporated city in Harford County, was once under consideration to be the capital of the United States rather than Washington, D.C.. It was favored for it location at the top of the Chesapeake Bay. This location would facilitate trade while being secure in time of war. Today, the waterways around Havre de Grace have been silted, one of the first environmental issues of Harford County. Location in Maryland Coordinates: County Harford County Incorporated 1785 Mayor John P. Correri, Jr. ... This article is about a city that serves as a center of government and politics. ... Nickname: Motto: Justitia Omnibus (Justice for All) Location of Washington, D.C., in relation to the states Maryland and Virginia Coordinates: Country United States Federal District District of Columbia Government  - Mayor Adrian M. Fenty (D)  - City Council Chairperson: Vincent C. Gray (D) Ward 1: Jim Graham (D) Ward 2: Jack... The Chesapeake Bay - Landsat photo The Chesapeake Bay where the Susquehanna River empties into it. ... This article or section does not adequately cite its references or sources. ...

Environmental History

Harford County has been a hotbed of environmental issues in three major areas: land use, water pollution/runoff, and soil contamination/groundwater contamination. Land use is the pattern of construction and activity land is used for. ... Water pollution is a large set of adverse effects upon water bodies such as lakes, rivers, oceans, and groundwater caused by human activities. ... Run-off or runoff may refer to one of the following. ... Excavation of leaking underground storage tank causing soil contamination Soil contamination is the presence of man-made chemicals or other alteration of the natural soil environment. ...

The county's past, present, and future population booms and development have created conflicts between farmers and developers/homeowners wishing to create subdevelopments. The county was one of the first in the country to implement a development envelope plan, in which new development is channeled into specific areas of the county. Farmer spreading grasshopper bait in his alfalfa field. ...

Because the county sits at the headwaters of the Chesapeake Bay along the Susquehanna River, it plays a key roll in controlling sediment and fertilizer runoff into the bay as well as fostering submerged aquatic vegetation (SAV) regrowth. The county has had to balance the needs of land owners to practice agriculture and/or pave land (creating impervious surfaces) with effects of runoff into the bay. The Chesapeake Bay - Landsat photo The Chesapeake Bay where the Susquehanna River empties into it. ... The Susquehanna River, originally Sasquesahanough as per the 1612 John Smith map, is a river in the northeastern United States. ... This article or section cites very few or no references or sources. ... Spreading manure, an organic fertilizer Fertilizers (British English fertilisers) are compounds given to plants to promote growth; they are usually applied either via the soil, for uptake by plant roots, or by foliar feeding, for uptake through leaves. ... Run-off or runoff may refer to one of the following. ... Impervious surfaces are artificial structures, such as pavements and building roofs, which replace naturally pervious soil with impervious construction materials. ...

Harford County has been burdened by soil contamination and groundwater contamination since the creation of Aberdeen Proving Ground. The military installation performs research for the U.S. Army and has released various chemical agents into soil and groundwater, including mustard gas and perchlorate. The bordering towns of Aberdeen and Edgewood have both been affected by this contamination.^{[citation needed]} Aberdeen Proving Ground contains three superfund priority sites as of 2006. Groundwater contamination by MTBE, a mandatory gasoline additive, has also affected Fallston.^{[citation needed]} Aberdeen Proving Ground is a United States Army facility located at Aberdeen, Maryland (in Harford county). ... The Army is the branch of the United States armed forces which has primary responsibility for land-based military operations. ... Airborne exposure limit 0. ... Perchlorates are the salts derived from perchloric acid (HClO4). ... Aberdeen is a city in Harford County, Maryland, United States. ... Edgewood is a census-designated place located in Harford County, Maryland. ... Checking the status of a cleanup site Superfund is the common name for the United States environmental law that is officially known as the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA), 42 U.S.C. §§ 9601 to 9675, which was enacted by the United States Congress on December 11... MTBE is highly flammable and is widely used as an oxygenate. ... Fallston is a census-designated place located in Harford County, Maryland. ...

Law and government

Harford County was granted a charter form of government in 1972.The Harford County Government includes the Harford County Public Library service and the Harford County Sheriff's Office. It has been suggested that this article be split into multiple articles accessible from a disambiguation page. ...

The Harford County Executive is David R. Craig (Republican). The County Council comprises a President (elected at-large) and 6 council members (elected from single-member districts). The current President is Billy Boniface.

Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 1,364 km² (527 mi²). 1,140 km² (440 mi²) of it is land and 224 km² (86 mi²) of it (16.40%) 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. ...

The terrain rises in elevation and relief from south to north, with any flat areas mostly confined south of U.S. Route 40. The highest elevation at 805 ft. is located near the Pennsylvania border in the county's northwest corner. The lowest elevation is sea level along the Chesapeake Bay.

Adjacent counties

• York County, Pennsylvania (north)
• Baltimore County (west)
• Cecil County (east)

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Demographics

As of the census² of 2000, there were 218,590 people, 79,667 households, and 60,387 families residing in the county. The population density was 192/km² (496/mi²). There were 83,146 housing units at an average density of 73/km² (189/mi²). The racial makeup of the county was 86.77% White, 9.27% Black or African American, 0.23% Native American, 1.52% Asian, 0.06% Pacific Islander, 0.69% from other races, and 1.47% from two or more races. 1.91% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. 22.5% were of German, 13.1% Irish, 9.8% Italian, 9.2% English, 8.1% American and 6.0% Polish ancestry according to Census 2000. 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. ... This article is about the English as an ethnic group and nation. ...

There were 79,667 households out of which 38.70% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 61.90% were married couples living together, 10.20% had a female householder with no husband present, and 24.20% were non-families. 19.70% of all households were made up of individuals and 6.80% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.72 and the average family size was 3.14. This article or section needs copy editing for grammar, style, cohesion, tone and/or spelling. ...

In the county the population was spread out with 27.90% under the age of 18, 6.80% from 18 to 24, 31.60% from 25 to 44, 23.70% from 45 to 64, and 10.10% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females there were 96.00 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.50 males.

The median income for a household in the county was $57,234, and the median income for a family was $63,868. Males had a median income of $43,612 versus $30,741 for females. The per capita income for the county was $24,232. About 3.60% of families and 4.90% of the population were below the poverty line, including 5.80% of those under age 18 and 6.70% 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:

• two cities:
  1. Aberdeen (incorporated 1892)
  2. Havre de Grace (incorporated 1785)
• one town:
  1. Bel Air (incorporated 1872)

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: Look up city, City in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ... Aberdeen is a city in Harford County, Maryland, United States. ... Location in Maryland Coordinates: County Harford County Incorporated 1785 Mayor John P. Correri, Jr. ... 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. ... Bel Air is the county seat of Harford County, Maryland, United States. ... 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 U.S. Within the United States, it is colloquially referred to simply as the post office. ... A census-designated place (CDP) is an area identified by the United States Census Bureau for statistical reporting. ...

• Aberdeen Proving Ground
• Bel Air North
• Bel Air South
• Edgewood
• Fallston
• Jarrettsville
• Joppatowne
• Perryman
• Pleasant Hills
• Riverside

Other unincorporated areas include: Aberdeen Proving Ground is a United States Army facility located at Aberdeen, Maryland (in Harford county). ... Bel Air North is a census-designated place located in Harford County, Maryland. ... Bel Air South is a census-designated place located in Harford County, Maryland. ... Edgewood is a census-designated place located in Harford County, Maryland. ... Fallston is a census-designated place located in Harford County, Maryland. ... Jarrettsville is a census-designated place located in Harford County, Maryland. ... Joppatowne is a census-designated place located in Harford County, Maryland. ... Perryman is a census-designated place located in Harford County, Maryland. ... Pleasant Hills is a census-designated place located in Harford County, Maryland. ... Riverside is a census-designated place located in Harford County, Maryland. ...

1. Abingdon
2. Cardiff
3. Gunpowder
4. Belcamp
5. Castleton
6. Churchville
7. Darlington
8. Dublin
9. Forest Hill
10. Joppa
11. Norrisville
12. Pylesville
13. Street
14. Whiteford
15. White Hill

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Sports

Though there are not any major league teams in the county, they do however, play host to a minor league baseball team called the Aberdeen IronBirds, founded by former Baltimore Orioles player Cal Ripken, who was raised in Aberdeen. Harford County is also home to Kimmie Meissner, who resides in Bel Air. Meissner competed in figure skating in the 2006 Winter Olympics as well as having won the 2006 World Figure Skating Championships in Calgary, Alberta. The Aberdeen IronBirds are a short-season class A affiliate of the Baltimore Orioles. ... 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. ... There are two notable people named Cal Ripken. ... Aberdeen is a city in Harford County, Maryland, United States. ... Kimberly Claire Kimmie Meissner (born October 4, 1989 in Towson, Maryland) is an American figure skater. ... Figure skating is an ice skating sporting event where individuals, mixed couples, or groups perform spins, jumps, and other moves on the ice, often to music. ... A runner carries the Olympic torch The Winter Olympic Games, Winter Olympics for short but more correctly The Olympic Winter Games, are the cold-weather counterpart to the Summer Olympic Games. ... The World Figure Skating Championships is an annual event sanctioned by the International Skating Union in which elite figure skaters compete for the title of World Champion. ... Calgary is a city in the province of Alberta, Canada. ... Motto: Fortis et liber(Latin) Strong and free Capital Edmonton Largest city Calgary Official languages English (see below) Government - Lieutenant-Governor Norman Kwong - Premier Ed Stelmach (PC) Federal representation in Canadian Parliament - House seats 28 - Senate seats 6 Confederation September 1, 1905 (split from Northwest Territories) (8th [Province]) Area Ranked...

Major sports facilities include:

• Ripken Stadium minor league baseball facility in Aberdeen, capacity of 6,200

• Athletic fields at Harford Community College hosted the independent league Aberdeen Arsenal baseball team for one season

• Al Cesky Field for the Bel Air High School sports teams, capacity of 3,700

• Soccer stadium at Harford Community College, capacity of 1,000

• Gymnasium at Harford Technical High School, capacity of 1,320

A part of Cal Ripken, Jr. ... Harford Community College is a Community College in Bel Air, Maryland in the USA. It fields no athletic teams. ... Built in 1949, it is the oldest high school in Bel Air, Maryland, and entire Harford County, Maryland. ... Harford Community College is a Community College in Bel Air, Maryland in the USA. It fields no athletic teams. ...

Education

For an entire list of schools see List of Schools in Harford County Here is an entire list of schools in Harford County, Maryland Note all schools will be abbreviated with ES, MS or HS for Elementary School, Middle School or High School, repectivly Elementary Schools Abingdon ES Bakerfield ES Bel Air ES Church Creek ES Churchville ES Darlington ES Deerfield ES Dublin...

Elementary Schools

There are thirty-two elementary schools in Harford County. Homestead-Wakefield, William Paca/Old Post Road and Youth's Benefit Elementary schools are two-building campuses housing primary students (Kindergarten-2nd Grade) in one building and intermediate students (3rd Grade-5th Grade) in the other building.

Middle Schools

There are currently 8 Middle Schools in Harford County, which all run from 8:15 a.m. to 2:45 p.m., except North Harford Middle School which runs from 7:40 to 2:15.

High Schools

There are currently 8 High Schools in Harford County along with one Technical High School; all run from 7:45 a.m. to 2:15 p.m., with the exception of North Harford High School, which runs from 7:40 a.m. to 2:15 p.m., Aberdeen High School which runs 7:35 a.m. to 2:10 p.m.,and C Milton Wright High School which runs from 7:40 a.m. to 2:10 p.m.. There are also two private high schools, one that runs from 8:00 a.m. to 2:35 p.m. and one that runs from 9:00 a.m. to 3:15 p.m..

Colleges

There are no 4-year universities in Harford County. The Harford Community College located in Churchville offers 2-year Associates degrees and vocational programs.

Employment

The single largest employer in Harford County is Aberdeen Proving Ground, with over 11,000 civilian employees. Following the recommendations of the Base Realignment and Closure Commission of 2005, approximately 5,300 jobs will be moved to Aberdeen Proving Ground within the following decade. Aberdeen Proving Ground is a United States Army facility located at Aberdeen, Maryland (in Harford county). ... Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC) is a process used by the Congress of the United States to reduce and consolidate the excess capacity of military installations in order to save operation and maintenance costs. ...

Miscellaneous

The newspaper of record is The Aegis. For the former magazine, see The Aegis (magazine) The Aegis is a local newspaper in Harford County, Maryland, United States. ...

The Conowingo Dam is on the eastern border of Harford county; the dam operations and offices are on this side of the river. The Conowingo Dam (also Conowingo Hydroelectric Plant, Conowingo Hydroelectric Station) is a large hydroelectric dam in the Lower Susquehanna River. ...

External links

• Harford County government
• Harford County Public Library
• Harford County Public Schools
• About Aberdeen Proving Ground

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