Washington County, Maryland

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Location in the state of Maryland
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Formed	1776
Seat	Hagerstown
Area  - Total  - Land  - Water	1,211 km² (468 mi²) 1,187 km² (458 mi²) 24 km² (9 mi²), 2.01%
Population  - (2000)  - Density	131,923 111/km²
Website: www.washco-md.net

Washington County is a county located in the U.S. state of Maryland. Image File history File links Seal of Washington 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_Washington_County. ... This article is about the year 1776. ... A county seat is a term for an administrative center for a county, primarily used in the United States. ... Motto: Nickname: Map Political Statistics Founded Incorporated County Washington County Borough {{{borough}}} Parrish {{{parrish}}} Mayor vacant Geographic Statistics Area  - Total  - Water 27. ... 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 Imperial unit of area equal to that of a square with sides each 1 statute mile (5,280 feet, 1,760 yards, 1,609. ... 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. ... Density (symbol: ρ - Greek: rho) is a measure of mass per volume. ... A county is generally a sub-unit of regional self-government within a sovereign jurisdiction. ... A state of the United States is any one of the fifty subnational entities referred to as a state (although four officially favor the term commonwealth) which, along with the District of Columbia, under the provisions of the United States Constitution form the United States of America. ... 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 131,923. It was the first county in the United States to be named for the Revolutionary War general (and later President of the United States) George Washington. Its county seat is Hagerstown. Combatants American Revolutionaries, France, The Netherlands, Spain, American Indians Great Britain, German mercenaries, Loyalists, American Indians Canadian Indians Commanders George Washington, Comte de Rochambeau, Nathanael Greene, Bernardo de Gálvez Sir William Howe, Sir Henry Clinton, Lord Cornwallis (more commanders) The American Revolutionary War (1775–1783), also known as the... For the pop band, see Presidents of the United States of America. ... George Washington (February 22, 1732–December 14, 1799) led Americas Continental Army to victory over Britain in the American Revolutionary War (1775–1783), and was the first President of the United States, from 1789 to 1797. ... A county seat is a term for an administrative center for a county, primarily used in the United States. ... Motto: Nickname: Map Political Statistics Founded Incorporated County Washington County Borough {{{borough}}} Parrish {{{parrish}}} Mayor vacant Geographic Statistics Area  - Total  - Water 27. ...

This county is a part of the Washington-Baltimore Metropolitan Area. It has been suggested that Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV MSA be merged into this article or section. ...

History

The western part of Maryland (including the present Washington County) was incorporated into Prince George's County in 1696. This county included six current counties, and by repeated splitting, new ones were generated. The first was Frederick from Prince George's in 1748. Prince Georges County is a suburban county located in the U.S. state of Maryland immediately north, east, and south of Washington, D.C. It is home to the USDA Beltsville Agricultural Research Center, NASA Goddard Space Flight Center, Andrews Air Force Base, the University of Marylands flagship... The year 1696 had the earliest equinoxes and solstices for 400 years in the Gregorian calendar, because this year is a leap year and the Gregorian calendar would have behaved like the Julian calendar since March 1500 had it have been in use that long. ... Frederick County is a county located in the western part of the state of Maryland, bordering the southern border of Pennsylvania and the northeastern border of Virginia. ... Events April 24 - A congress assembles at Aix-la-Chapelle with the intent to conclude the struggle known as the War of Austrian Succession - at October 18 - The Treaty of Aix-la-Chapelle is signed to end the war Adam Smith begins to deliver public lectures in Edinburgh Building of...

Washington County was formed in 1776 by the splitting of Frederick County. At the same time, another county, Montgomery County, was also split off from Frederick County and named for another general, Richard Montgomery. Washington County as created included the areas later to become Allegany County (split off in 1789) and Garrett County (included in Allegany County when it was split off in 1789, later split from Allegany County), so included the entire westernmost part of the state of Maryland.[1] This article is about the year 1776. ... Frederick County is a county located in the western part of the state of Maryland, bordering the southern border of Pennsylvania and the northeastern border of Virginia. ... Montgomery County is a suburban county located in the U.S. state of Maryland north of Washington, D.C. The county, sometimes referred to informally as MoCo, is the most populous jurisdiction in Maryland and one of the most affluent in the nation. ... An engraving depicting the death of General Montgomery at the Battle of Quebec. ... Allegany County is a county located in the western portion of the U.S. state of Maryland. ... 1789 was a common year starting on Thursday (see link for calendar). ... Garrett County is the westernmost county of the U.S. state of Maryland. ...

Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 1,211 km² (468 mi²). 1,187 km² (458 mi²) of it is land and 24 km² (9 mi²) of it (2.01%) is water. The United States Census Bureau (officially Bureau of the Census) 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 Imperial unit of area equal to that of a square with sides each 1 statute mile (5,280 feet, 1,760 yards, 1,609. ...

Adjacent Counties

• Fulton County, Pennsylvania (northwest)
• Allegany County (west)
• Morgan County, West Virginia (southwest)
• Berkeley County, West Virginia (south)
• Jefferson County, West Virginia (south)
• Loudon County, Virginia (southeast)
• Frederick County (east)
• Franklin County, Pennsylvania (northeast)

Fulton County is a county located in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. ... Allegany County is a county located in the western portion of the U.S. state of Maryland. ... Morgan County is a county located in the state of West Virginia. ... Berkeley County is a county located in the state of West Virginia. ... Jefferson County is a county located in the state of West Virginia. ... Wikipedia does not yet have an article with this exact name. ... Frederick County is a county located in the western part of the state of Maryland, bordering the southern border of Pennsylvania and the northeastern border of Virginia. ... Franklin County is a county located in the state of Pennsylvania. ...

Law and government

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

County Executive

The county commissioners exercise such executive powers as exist in the government of the county.

Demographics

The Washington County Flag

As of the census² of 2000, there were 131,923 people, 49,726 households, and 34,112 families residing in the county. The population density was 111/km² (288/mi²). There were 52,972 housing units at an average density of 45/km² (116/mi²). The racial makeup of the county was 89.71% White or Caucasian and superior, 7.77% Black or African American, 0.18% Native American, 0.80% Asian, 0.04% Pacific Islander, 0.46% from other races, and 1.04% from two or more races. 1.19% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. Image File history File linksMetadata Washington_county_flag. ... Image File history File linksMetadata Washington_county_flag. ... 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. ... Race, as defined by the United States Census Bureau and the Federal Office of Management and Budget, is a self-identification data item in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify. ... Race, as defined by the United States Census Bureau and the Federal Office of Management and Budget, is a self-identification data item in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify. ... Race, as defined by the United States Census Bureau and the Federal Office of Management and Budget, is a self-identification data item in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify. ... Race, as defined by the United States Census Bureau and the Federal Office of Management and Budget, is a self-identification data item in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify. ... Race, as defined by the United States Census Bureau and the Federal Office of Management and Budget, is a self-identification data item in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify. ... Race, as defined by the United States Census Bureau and the Federal Office of Management and Budget, is a self-identification data item in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify. ... Race, as defined by the United States Census Bureau and the Federal Office of Management and Budget, is a self-identification data item in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify. ... Race, as defined by the United States Census Bureau and the Federal Office of Management and Budget, is a self-identification data item in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify. ... Race, as defined by the United States Census Bureau and the Federal Office of Management and Budget, is a self-identification data item in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify. ...

There were 49,726 households out of which 31.30% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.00% were married couples living together, 10.70% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.40% were non-families. 26.00% of all households were made up of individuals and 11.10% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.46 and the average family size was 2.96. A marriage is a relationship between or among individuals, usually recognized by civil authority and/or bound by the religious beliefs of the participants. ...

In the county the population was spread out with 23.40% under the age of 18, 8.10% from 18 to 24, 31.30% from 25 to 44, 23.00% from 45 to 64, and 14.20% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females there were 104.50 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 104.00 males.

The median income for a household in the county was $40,617, and the median income for a family was $48,962. Males had a median income of $34,917 versus $24,524 for females. The per capita income for the county was $20,062. About 7.00% of families and 9.50% of the population were below the poverty line, including 12.30% of those under age 18 and 9.50% 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 City:
  1. Hagerstown (incorporated 1813)
• 7 Towns:
  1. Boonsboro
  2. Clear Spring
  3. Funkstown
  4. Hancock
  5. Sharpsburg
  6. Smithsburg
  7. Williamsport

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: Motto: Nickname: Map Political Statistics Founded Incorporated County Washington County Borough {{{borough}}} Parrish {{{parrish}}} Mayor vacant Geographic Statistics Area  - Total  - Water 27. ... 1813 is a common year starting on Friday (link will take you to calendar). ... Boonsboro is a town located in Washington County, Maryland. ... Clear Spring is a town located in Washington County, Maryland. ... Funkstown is a town located in Washington County, Maryland. ... Hancock is a town located in Washington County, Maryland. ... Sharpsburg is a town located in Washington County, Maryland. ... Smithsburg is a town located in Washington County, Maryland. ... Williamsport is a town located in Washington County, Maryland. ... The United States Census Bureau (officially Bureau of the Census) is a part of the United States Department of Commerce. ... A previous USPS logo The United States Postal Service (USPS) is an independent establishment of the executive branch of the United States government (see ) responsible for providing postal service in the United States; it is generally referred to within the United States as the post office. ... A census-designated place (CDP) is an area identified by the United States Census Bureau for statistical reporting. ...

1. Cavetown
2. Chewsville
3. Fort Ritchie
4. Fountainhead-Orchard Hills (a combination of the communities of Fountainhead and Orchard Hills recognized as a unit by the Census Bureau)
5. Halfway
6. Highfield-Cascade (a combination of the communities of Highfield and Cascade recognized as a unit by the Census Bureau)
7. Keedysville
8. Leitersburg
9. Maugansville
10. Mount Aetna
11. Mount Lena
12. Paramount-Long Meadow (a combination of the communities of Paramount and Long Meadow recognized as a unit by the Census Bureau)
13. Robinwood
14. Rohrersville
15. Saint James
16. San Mar
17. Wilson-Conococheague (a combination of the communities of Wilson and Conococheague recognized as a unit by the Census Bureau)

Other unincorperated areas not listed as CDP's include: Fairplay Cavetown is a census-designated place located in Washington County, Maryland. ... Chewsville is a census-designated place located in Washington County, Maryland. ... Fort Ritchie is a census-designated place located in Washington County, Maryland. ... Fountainhead-Orchard Hills is a census-designated place located in Washington County, Maryland, USA. As of the 2000 census, the CDP had a total population of 3,844. ... Halfway is a census-designated place located in Washington County, Maryland. ... Highfield-Cascade is a census-designated place located in Washington County, Maryland. ... Keedysville is a town located in Washington County, Maryland. ... Leitersburg is a census-designated place located in Washington County, Maryland. ... Maugansville is a census-designated place located in Washington County, Maryland. ... Mount Aetna is a census-designated place located in Washington County, Maryland. ... Mount Lena is a census-designated place located in Washington County, Maryland. ... Paramount-Long Meadow is a census-designated place located in Washington County, Maryland. ... Robinwood is a census-designated place located in Washington County, Maryland. ... Rohrersville is a census-designated place located in Washington County, Maryland. ... St. ... San Mar is a census-designated place located in Washington County, Maryland. ... Wilson-Conococheague is a census-designated place located in Washington County, Maryland. ...

Bibliography

• Hein, David, ed. A Student's View of the College of St. James on the Eve of the Civil War: The Letters of W. Wilkins Davis. Studies in American Religion. Lewiston, N.Y.: Mellen, 1988.

External links

• Washington County government
• Washington County Free Library

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