Allegany County Maryland History Law And Government

The western part of Maryland (including the present Allegany County) was incorporated into Prince George's County in 1696The 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.. This county included six current counties, and by repeated splitting, new ones were generated: FrederickFrederick County is a county located in the western part of the U. State of Maryland, bordering the southern border of Pennsylvania. It was named for Frederick Calvert, the sixth and last Lord Baltimore. The county seat is Frederick. This county is a part from Prince George's in 1748Events 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 E; and MontgomeryMontgomery County is a suburban county located in the U. State of Maryland north and west of Washington, D. Its county seat is Rockville. This county is a part of the Washington-Baltimore Metropolitan Area. History The area now known as Montgomery County and WashingtonWashington County is a county located in the U. State of Maryland. As of 2000, the population is 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 Washingt from Frederick in 1776This article is about the year 1776. For the musical, see 1776 (musical Events January 10 Thomas Paine publishes Common Sense March 17 American Revolutionary War: British forces evacuate Boston, Massachusetts after George Washington places artillery overl.

Allegany County was formed in 1789Events January 7 First nationwide United States election January 21 The first American novel, The Power of Sympathy or the Triumph of Nature Founded in Truth is printed in Boston, Massachusetts January 23 Georgetown College becomes the first Catholic coll by the splitting of Washington CountyWashington County is a county located in the U. State of Maryland. As of 2000, the population is 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 Washingt. At the time it was the westernmost county in Maryland, but a later ( 1872Events January 2 Brigham Young, is arrested for bigamy (25 wives). February 20 In New York City the Metropolitan Museum of Art opens. March 1 Yellowstone National Park is established as the world's first national park March 5 George Westinghouse patents t) split produced Garrett County, the current westernmost county.

2 Law and government

Allegany County was granted a home rule form of government in 1974.

3 Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 1,113 km² (430 mi²). 1,102 km² (425 mi²) of it is land and 11 km² (4 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 1.02% water.

4 Demographics

As of the census ² of 2000, there are 74,930 people, 29,322 households, and 18,883 families residing in the county. The population density is 68/km² (176/mi²). There are 32,984 housing units at an average density of 30/km² (78/mi²). The racial makeup of the county is 93.02% White, 5.35% Black or African American, 0.15% Native American, 0.52% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 0.19% from other races, and 0.75% from two or more races. 0.76% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There are 29,322 households out of which 26.50% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.60% are married couples living together, 10.30% have a female householder with no husband present, and 35.60% are non-families. 30.10% of all households are made up of individuals and 15.20% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.35 and the average family size is 2.90.

In the county the population is spread out with 20.60% under the age of 18, 11.20% from 18 to 24, 26.80% from 25 to 44, 23.50% from 45 to 64, and 17.90% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 39 years. For every 100 females there are 99.20 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 96.90 males.

The median income for a household in the county is $30,821, and the median income for a family is $39,886. Males have a median income of $31,316 versus $21,334 for females. The per capita income for the county is $16,780. 14.80% of the population and 9.70% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 17.70% of those under the age of 18 and 9.50% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.

5 Cities and towns

This county contains the following incorporated municipalities:

2 Cities:
1. Cumberland (incorporated 1815)
2. Frostburg (incorporated 1839)
5 Towns:
1. Barton (incorporated 1900)
2. Lonaconing (incorporated 1890)
3. Luke (incorporated 1922)
4. Midland (incorporated 1900)
5. Westernport (incorporated 1858)

Occupying a middle ground between incorporated and unincorporated areas are Special Tax Districts, quasi-municipal unincorporated areas created by legislation passed by the Maryland General Assembly.[1] They lack home rule authority and must petition the General Assembly for changes affecting the authority of the district. There are eight Special Tax Districts in the county:

Bel Air (1965)
Bowling Green and Robert's Place (1972)
Cresaptown (1949)
Ellerslie (1963)
La Vale Sanitary District (1947)
McCoole (1965)
Mount Savage (1950)
Potomac Park Addition (1947)

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:

Cresaptown-Bel Air (a combination of the communities of Cresaptown and Bel Air recognized as a unit by the Census Bureau)
La Vale

6 Colleges and universities

Frostburg State University
Allegany College of Maryland

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1 History