Howard County, Maryland
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Location in the state of Maryland
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Founded	1838
Seat	Ellicott City
Area  - Total  - Land  - Water	657 km² (254 mi²) 653 km² (252 mi²) 4 km² (2 mi²), 0.60%
Population  - (2005)  - Density	269,457 380/km²
Time zone	Eastern: UTC-5/-4
Website: www.co.ho.md.us

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. Image File history File links Seal of Howard 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_Howard_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° 53′ N to 39° 43′ N  - Longitude 75° 03′ W to 79° 29... 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 ... | Jöns Jakob Berzelius, discoverer of protein 1838 was a common year starting on Monday (see link for calendar). ... A county seat is a term for an administrative center for a county, primarily used in the United States. ... Main Street, Ellicott City Ellicott City is an unincorporated community and census-designated place in Howard County, Maryland, United States. ... Area is a physical quantity expressing the size of a part of a surface. ... 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. ... Population density by country, 2006 Population density is a measurement of population per unit area or unit volume. ... A time zone is a region of the Earth that has adopted the same standard time, usually referred to as the local time. ... Metronome, a public art installation showing the time in New York City The Eastern Time Zone (ET) of the Western Hemisphere falls mostly along the east coast of Northern America and the west coast of South America. ... Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) is a high-precision atomic time standard. ... Though DST is common in Europe and North America, most of the worlds people do not use it. ... A county is generally a sub-unit of regional self-government within a sovereign jurisdiction. ... 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      A U.S. state is any one of the fifty subnational entities of the... 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° 53′ N to 39° 43′ N  - Longitude 75° 03′ W to 79° 29... Baltimore redirects here. ... For other uses, see Washington, D.C. (disambiguation). ... It has been suggested that National Capital Region (United States) be merged into this article or section. ...

Howard County, Maryland is frequently cited for its affluence, quality of life, and excellent schools. In 2006 it was ranked the third wealthiest county in the United States by the U.S. Census Bureau. The main population center of Columbia/Ellicott City was named 4th amongst Money Magazine's "America's Best Places to Live." Also, Howard County's schools frequently rank first in Maryland as measured by standardized test scores and graduation rates. ^[1][2] Cover of Money magazine Money is a Time Warner financial magazine. ...

The county was named for John Eager Howard, an officer in the American Revolutionary War and later governor of Maryland. In 2000, its population was 247,842. Its county seat is Ellicott City. The center of population of Maryland is located on the county line between Howard County and Anne Arundel County, in the unincorporated town of Jessup [1]. John Eager Howard, portrait by Chester Harding. ... This article is about military actions only. ... Thomas Johnson, the first Governor of Maryland after independence. ... A county seat is a term for an administrative center for a county, primarily used in the United States. ... Main Street, Ellicott City Ellicott City is an unincorporated community and census-designated place in Howard County, Maryland, United States. ... Center of population is a subject of study in the field of demographics. ... Anne Arundel County is a county located in the U.S. state of Maryland. ... 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. ...

Due to the proximity of Howard County's population centers to Baltimore, the county has traditionally been considered a part of the Baltimore Metropolitan Area. Recent development in the south of the county has led to some realignment towards the Washington, D.C. media and employment markets. The county is also home to Columbia, Maryland a major planned community of 100,000 first developed by James Rouse in 1967. At first considered unreasonably utopian, Columbia recently celebrated its 40th anniversary and is now considered to be the first and most successful community of its kind. The Baltimore Metropolitan Area, also known as Baltimore-Towson, is a Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) encompassing northeastern Maryland and a small section of southern Pennsylvania. ... For other uses, see Washington, D.C. (disambiguation). ... The People Tree statue has become a symbol of Columbia, Maryland. ... A New town or planned community or planned city is a city, town, or community that was designed from scratch, and grew up more or less following the plan. ... Rouse on the August 24, 1981 cover of TIME. James Wilson Rouse (April 26, 1914 - April 9, 1996) was a pioneering real estate developer civic activist, and later, free enterprise-based philanthropist. ...

History

Howard District was formed in 1838 by the splitting of Anne Arundel . It had the same status as a county except for not being represented in the Maryland General Assembly. In 1851, it became an official county. Anne Arundel County is a county located in the U.S. state of Maryland. ... A county is generally a sub-unit of regional self-government within a sovereign jurisdiction. ...

Law and government

• Howard County was granted a charter form of government in 1968.

• County Executive: Ken Ulman (D) (2006-)

• Past County Executives:
  • James N. Robey (D)(1998-2006)
  • Charles I. Ecker (R) (1990-1998)
  • Elizabeth Bobo (D)(1986-1990)
  • William E. Eakle (Interim Executive) (1986)
  • J. Hugh Nichols (D) (1978-1986)
  • Edward L. Cochran (R) (1974-1978)
  • Omar J. Jones (R) (1969-1973)

• The County Council:
  • District One - Courtney Watson (D) (Vice-Chair) (2006-)
  • District Two - Calvin Ball (D) (Chairman) (2006-)
  • District Three - Jen Terrasa (D) (2006-)
  • District Four - Mary Kay Sigaty (D) (2006-)
  • District Five - Gregory Fox (R) (2006-)

Geography

Howard County is located in the Maryland Piedmont region, with rolling hills making up most of the landscape. Its largest community is Columbia (though, in fact, this is not an incorporated city under Maryland law; in fact, Howard County has no incorporated municipalities). The northern portion of Howard County is part of the suburban region around Baltimore; the southern is more oriented toward Washington, D.C. The county is approximately the area where the two cities' suburbs overlap. Howard County is also the only "Maryland-locked" county in the state -- it is the only county not bordering the Chesapeake Bay, the Atlantic Ocean, another state, the Potomac River, or Washington, D.C. The James River winds its way among piedmont hills in central Virginia. ... Housing subdivision near Union, Kentucky, a suburb of Cincinnati, Ohio. ... Baltimore redirects here. ... For other uses, see Washington, D.C. (disambiguation). ... The Chesapeake Bay - Landsat photo The Chesapeake Bay where the Susquehanna River empties into it. ... The Potomac River flows into the Chesapeake Bay, located along the mid-Atlantic coast of the United States (USA). ... For other uses, see Washington, D.C. (disambiguation). ...

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 657 km² (254 mi²). 653 km² (252 mi²) of it is land and 4 km² (2 mi²) of it (0.60%) 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 (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. ...

Adjacent Counties

• Anne Arundel County (southeast)
• Baltimore County (northeast)
• Carroll County (north)
• Frederick County (northwest)
• Montgomery County (west)
• Prince George's County (south)

Anne Arundel County is a county located in the U.S. state of Maryland. ... For other uses of Baltimore, see Baltimore (disambiguation). ... Carroll County is a county located in the U.S. state of Maryland. ... Frederick County is located in the western part of the U.S. state of Maryland, bordering the southern border of Pennsylvania and the northeastern border of Virginia. ... Montgomery County of the U.S. state of Maryland is situated just north of Washington, D.C. and Southwest of Baltimore. ... 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. ...

Climate

Howard County lies in the transition between the Humid subtropical climate zone and the Humid continental climate zone. The easternmost tip of the county has a true subtropical climate, with hot, humid summers and cool, rainy winters. As one travels west in the county away from the Baltimore area, the winter temperatures get lower and snow is more common. Annual snowfall ranges from 10 inches in the east to 30 inches in the west. Annual rainfall is about 45 inches throughout the county. This article is about the city in the US state of Maryland. ...

Demographics

As of the census² of 2000, there were 247,842 people, 90,043 households, and 65,821 families residing in the county. The population density was 380/km² (983/mi²). There were 92,818 housing units at an average density of 142/km² (368/mi²). The racial makeup of the county was 74.33% White, 14.42% Black or African American, 0.24% Native American, 7.68% Asian, 0.04% Pacific Islander, 1.11% from other races, and 2.19% from two or more races. 3.02% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. 15.1% were of German, 11.0% Irish, 9.3% English, 6.6% Italian and 5.7% American 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. ... Languages English Religions Christianity (Anglicanism, Roman Catholicism and other minority denominations), and other faiths. ... 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 90,043 households out of which 40.00% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.50% were married couples living together, 9.50% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.90% were non-families. 20.80% of all households were made up of individuals and 4.60% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.71 and the average family size was 3.18. Marriage is an interpersonal relationship with governmental, social, or religious recognition, usually intimate and sexual, and often created as a contract, or through civil process. ...

In the county the population was spread out with 28.10% under the age of 18, 6.30% from 18 to 24, 34.40% from 25 to 44, 23.80% from 45 to 64, and 7.50% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females there were 96.60 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.90 males.

The median income for a household in the county was $74,167, and the median income for a family was $85,422. Males had a median income of $57,959 versus $40,412 for females. The per capita income for the county was $32,402. About 2.50% of families and 3.90% of the population were below the poverty line, including 3.80% of those under age 18 and 6.90% 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. ...

Howard County's Population History from the U.S. Census Bureau

The following is a population history for Howard County[2]. The ranking compares the population of Howard 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.......16,715......22nd (Calvert and Caroline fewer)
• 1910.......16,106......23rd (Calvert fewer)
• 1920.......15,826......22nd (Calvert and Kent fewer)
• 1930.......16,169......19th (Calvert, Charles, Kent, Queen Anne's, St. Mary's fewer)
• 1940.......17,175......20th (Calvert, Kent, Queen Anne's, St. Mary's fewer)
• 1950.......23,119......18th (Calvert, Caroline, Garrett, Kent, Queen Anne's, Somerset, Talbot fewer)
• 1960.......36,152......14th (Calvert, Caroline, Charles, Dorchester, Garrett, Kent, Queen Anne's, Somerset, Talbot, Worcester fewer)
• 1970.......61,911......11th (Howard passing Cecil, St. Mary's, Wicomico in population)
• 1980......118,572......7th (after only Anne Arundel, Balt. Cty and City, Harford, Montgomery, Prince George's)
• 1990......187,328......6th (passing Harford)
• 2000......247,842......6th
• 2004......266,738......6th

Education

Howard County Public Schools system manages 71 schools and serves approximately 49,000 students. The graduation rate from this school district is an above average 92%. One of the primary measures of excellence in Howard County living is the quality of its public school system. Howard County's schools, which serve nearly 50,000 students, are ranked among the best in the state. Student test scores consistently top the list for all Maryland school districts. Public school construction has kept pace with the county’s growth in recent years to safeguard against crowded classrooms. The Howard County Public School System is the public school system of Howard County, Maryland. ...

Culture & Attractions

• Howard County Library
• Merriweather Post Pavilion
• Savage Mill
• Toby's Dinner Theatre
• Rep Stage
• The Chesapeake Shakespeare Company
• The Columbia Orchestra
• Ballet Royale Institute of Maryland
• The B&O Railroad Museum: Ellicott City Station
• Howard County Center for the Arts
• Historic Ellicott City Main Street
• The Enchanted Forest
• The Shrine of St Anthony

Merriweather Post Pavilion, named for cereal heiress Marjorie Merriweather Post is an outdoor concert venue located among Symphony Woods, a 40 acre (162,000 m²) lot of preserved land that sits in the heart of Columbia, Maryland. ... Savage Mill overlooking the Bollman Truss Bridge, 1970. ... Rep Stage, was founded in 1993 by Artistic Director Valerie Lash. ... The Chesapeake Shakespeare Company was founded in 2002 and quickly received a great deal of attention for its high-energy approach to the works of Shakespeare and other classics. ...

Unincorporated Census Designated Places

Howard County has no incorporated municipalities. A census-designated place (CDP) is an area identified by the United States Census Bureau for statistical reporting. ...

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. Columbia
2. Elkridge
3. Ellicott City
4. Jessup (This CDP is shared between Howard and Anne Arundel Counties.)
5. North Laurel
6. Savage-Guilford (a combination of the communities of Savage and Guilford recognized as a unit by the Census Bureau)

Other unincorporated places not listed as Census-Designated Places but known in the area include: Elkridge is a census-designated place located in Howard County, Maryland. ... Main Street, Ellicott City Ellicott City is an unincorporated community and census-designated place in Howard County, Maryland, United States. ... Jessup is a census-designated place located in Howard County, Maryland and Anne Arundel County, Maryland. ... North Laurel is a census-designated place located in Howard County, Maryland. ... Savage-Guilford is a census-designated place located in Howard County, Maryland. ... Savage is an historic town located in Howard County, Maryland, about 12 miles South of Baltimore, Maryland and 20 miles North of Washington, D.C. It is situated close to the city of Laurel, and the planned community of Columbia. ... Guilford is a place located in Howard County in the State of Maryland in the United States of America. ...

1. Clarksville
2. Cooksville
3. Daniels
4. Dayton
5. Fulton
6. Glenelg
7. Glenwood
8. Granite
9. Hanover (a portion is also in Anne Arundel County)
10. Henryton (a portion is also in Carroll County)
11. Highland
12. Ilchester
13. Marriottsville
14. Scaggsville
15. Simpsonville
16. West Friendship
17. Woodbine
18. Woodstock (a portion is also in Carroll County)

Other neighborhoods and areas with no ZIP code include: Clarksville is the name of both an unincorporated community and the name associated with District 5 in Howard County in the U.S. state of Maryland. ... Glenelg is a town in Howard County, Maryland, of a few thousand people. ... Hanover, Maryland, is a locality in northwestern Anne Arundel County, located south of Baltimore near the Howard County line. ... Anne Arundel County is a county located in the U.S. state of Maryland. ... Carroll County is a county located in the U.S. state of Maryland. ... Highland is an unincorporated community in western Howard County, Maryland that carries the zip code of 20777. ... Ilchester is a town in Howard 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. The county was named for John Eager Howard, an officer in the American Revolutionary War and Governor of Maryland. ... Scaggsville is an unincorporated town in Maryland. ... West Friendship is an unincorporated community in north central Howard County, Maryland, that carries the zip code of 21794. ... Woodbine is located in Howard and Carroll counties, in the Baltimore, Maryland, metropolitan area. ... Carroll County is a county located in the U.S. state of Maryland. ...

1. Dorsey
2. Lisbon

Other entities, such as the United States Postal Service, use a different selection of local place names. In all these cases, since the places are unincorporated, the boundaries are determined by the classifying authority. Dorsey, Maryland, is a locality in eastern Howard County, Maryland, south of Elkridge and close to the Anne Arundel County border and BWI Airport. ... Lisbon is a small rural area located in western Howard County in the state of Maryland in the United States, located roughly between Baltimore, Maryland and Frederick, Maryland, also close to Washington, D.C.. The town is home to the first traffic circle in Maryland. ... USPS and Usps redirect here. ...

Trivia

• As of the 1800 Census, Howard County was the mean center of U.S. population as calculated by the US Census Bureau.

• Several of the 9/11 terrorists stayed at a low-priced motel (North Laurel's Motel Valencia) in Howard County immediately before carrying out their attacks.

• Howard County is the home of the largest ice cream plant in the United States, a 700,000-square-foot Dreyer's Grand Ice Cream facility, owned by Nestlé.

• The name of Howard County is often abbreviated to "HoCo" by young people hailing from the county.

• 95 percent of Howard County residents hold library cards.

• Howard County Library ranks first in the nation among great public libraries according to HAPLR (Hennen's American Public Library Ratings) (2005).

• Howard County's slogan is: Think smart. Choose Smart. Win smart.

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External links

• Howard County Library
• Howard County, Maryland
• Howard County Times
• Howard County Police
• Howard County Fire Department
• Howard County Hospital
• Howard County Public Schools
• Howard County Community College
• Howard County Animal Control
• Howard County Board of Elections
• Howard County Parks & Recreation
• Howard County Department of Natural Resources
• The Columbia Foundation
• Howard County Issues

Coordinates: 39°15′N 76°56′W / 39.25, -76.93 Map of Earth showing lines of latitude (horizontally) and longitude (vertically), Eckert VI projection; large version (pdf, 1. ...

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Regions	Allegheny Mountains | Atlantic Coastal Plain | Baltimore‑Washington Metro Area | Blue Ridge | Chesapeake | Cumberland Valley | Delaware Valley | Delmarva Peninsula | Eastern Shore | Piedmont | Ridge and Valley | Southern Maryland | Western Maryland | Western Shore This list of regions of the United States includes official (governmental) and non-official areas within the borders of the United States, not including U.S. states, the federal district of Washington, D.C. or standard subentities such as cities or counties. ... The Allegheny Mountain Range (also spelled Alleghany and Allegany) -- informally, the Alleghenies -- is part of the Appalachian Mountain Range of the eastern United States. ... The Atlantic Coastal Plain is the rather flat stretch of land that borders the Atlantic Ocean (including the Gulf of Mexico). ... It has been suggested that National Capital Region (United States) be merged into this article or section. ... Blue Ridge Mountains, Shining Rock Wilderness Area Appalachian Mountain system The Blue Ridge is a mountain chain in the eastern United States, part of the Appalachian Mountains, forming their eastern front from Georgia to Pennsylvania. ... The Chesapeake Bay - Landsat photo The Chesapeake Bay where the Susquehanna River empties into it. ... Counties comprising The Cumberland Valley Region The Cumberland Valley is a geographic region that lies between South Mountain and the Ridge and Valley Province of central Pennsylvania and western Maryland, United States. ... The Delaware Valley is the name of the metropolitan area centered on the city of Philadelphia in the United States. ... Delmarva Peninsula map The Delmarva Peninsula is a large peninsula on the East Coast of the United States, occupied by portions of three U.S. states: Delaware, Maryland, and Virginia. ... The Eastern Shore of Maryland is composed of the states nine counties east of the Chesapeake Bay. ... The James River winds its way among piedmont hills in central Virginia. ... The Ridge-and-valley Appalachians are a belt within the Appalachian Mountains extending from northern New Jersey westward into Pennsylvania and southward into Maryland, West Virginia, and Virginia. ... Southern Maryland counties. ... Western Maryland is the portion of U.S. state of Maryland that consists of Frederick, Washington, Allegany, and Garrett counties. ... Western Maryland is the portion of U.S. state of Maryland that consists of Frederick, Washington, Allegany, and Garrett counties. ...
Cities	Baltimore | Bethesda | Bowie | College Park | Columbia | Cumberland | Ellicott City | Frederick | Gaithersburg | Germantown | Greenbelt | Hagerstown | Laurel | Rockville | Salisbury | Silver Spring | Takoma Park | Towson | Waldorf | Westminster The following is the list of incorporated places in Maryland. ... Baltimore redirects here. ... Bethesda is an urbanized, but unincorporated, area in southern Montgomery County, Maryland, near Washington, D.C. It takes its name from a church located there, the Bethesda Presbyterian Church, built in 1820 and rebuilt in 1850, which in turn took its name from Jerusalems Pool of Bethesda. ... Motto: Growth, Unity and Progress Location of Bowie in the State of Maryland Coordinates: Country United States State Maryland County Prince Georges County Established 1916  - Mayor G. Frederick Robinson Area    - City 41. ... College Park is a city in Prince Georges County, Maryland, USA, United States. ... Portal:Cumberland, Maryland Top * Places * Culture * Media * Companies * Education * History * People * Religion * Sports * Trans* Tourism For other places with the same name, see Cumberland (disambiguation). ... Main Street, Ellicott City Ellicott City is an unincorporated community and census-designated place in Howard County, Maryland, United States. ... Location in Maryland Coordinates: , Country United States State Maryland County Frederick Founded 1745 Government  - Mayor William J. Holtzinger (R)  - Board of Alderman Marcia Hall (D) Alan E. Imhoff (R) David P. Koontz (D) Donna K. Ramsburg (D) C. Paul Smith (R) Area  - City  20. ... Location in the State of Maryland Coordinates: , Country United States State Maryland County Montgomery Founded 1802 Incorporated April 5, 1878 Government  - Mayor Sidney A. Katz Area  - City  10. ... Germantown is an unincorporated, but urbanized Census-Designated Place in Montgomery County, Maryland in the USA. It is the sixth most populous Census-Designated Place in Maryland. ... Location in Maryland Coordinates: County Prince Georges County Incorporated 1937 Government  - Mayor Judith F. Davis (D) Area  - City 15. ... Nickname: Motto: A Great Place to Live Work and Visit Location in Maryland Coordinates: , County Washington Incorporated 1813 Government  - Mayor Robert Bob E. Bruchey II Area  - City 27. ... Motto: Progressio Per Populum (Progress Through People) Location of Laurel in Maryland Coordinates: Country United States State Maryland County Prince Georges County Incorporated 1870 Mayor Craig A. Moe City Council Ward 1: Janis L. Robison Ward1: Gayle Snyder Ward2: Frederick Smalls (Pr. ... Location in the State of Maryland Coordinates: Country United States State Maryland County Montgomery County Founded 1717 Incorporated 1860  - Mayor Larry Giammo Area    - City  13. ... Nickname: Location in Maryland Coordinates: , County Founded 1732 Incorporated 1854 Government  - Mayor Barrie Parsons Tilghman Area  - City 29. ... Silver Spring is an urbanized, unincorporated area in Montgomery County, Maryland, USA. After Baltimore and Columbia, Silver Spring is the third most populous Census Designated Place in Maryland. ... Location Location in Maryland Coordinates , Government Country State County United States Maryland Montgomery Founded Incorporated 1883 1890 Mayor Kathryn H. Porter Geographical characteristics Area     City 5. ... Towson is an unincorporated community and a census-designated place in Baltimore County, Maryland, United States. ... Waldorf is an unincorporated community in Charles County, Maryland. ... Location in Maryland. ...
Counties	Allegany | Anne Arundel | Baltimore City | Baltimore County | Calvert | Caroline | Carroll | Cecil | Charles | Dorchester | Frederick | Garrett | Harford | Howard | Kent | Montgomery | Prince George's | Queen Anne's | St. Mary's | Somerset | Talbot | Washington | Wicomico | Worcester List of Maryland counties and independent city* Allegany County: formed in 1789 from part of Washington County. ... Allegany County is a county in the western portion of the U.S. state of Maryland. ... Anne Arundel County is a county located in the U.S. state of Maryland. ... Baltimore redirects here. ... For other uses of Baltimore, see Baltimore (disambiguation). ... Calvert County is a county located in the U.S. state of Maryland. ... Caroline County is a county located in the U.S. state of Maryland. ... Carroll County is a county located in the U.S. state of Maryland. ... Cecil County is a county located in the U.S. state of Maryland. ... Charles County is a county in the south central portion of the U.S. state of Maryland. ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... Frederick County is located in the western part of the U.S. state of Maryland, bordering the southern border of Pennsylvania and the northeastern border of Virginia. ... Garrett County is the westernmost county of the U.S. state of Maryland. ... Harford County is a county located in the northeastern region of the U.S. state of Maryland. ... Kent County is a county located in the U.S. state of Maryland, on its Eastern Shore. ... Montgomery County of the U.S. state of Maryland is situated just north of Washington, D.C. and Southwest of Baltimore. ... 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. ... Queen Annes County is a county located on the Eastern Shore of the U.S. state of Maryland. ... This article needs additional references or sources for verification. ... Somerset County is the southernmost county in the U.S. state of Maryland, located on the states Eastern Shore. ... Talbot County is a county located in the state of Maryland. ... Washington County is a county located in the U.S. state of Maryland. ... Wicomico County is located in the southeastern part of the state of Maryland. ... Worcester County (pronounced locally as either Wis-ter or Wuhr-ster) is the easternmost county located in the U.S. state of Maryland. ...