Frederick County Maryland History Law/Government County

In 1776, Frederick County was divided into three parts. The westernmost portion became Washington County, named after George Washington, the easternmost portion became Montgomery CountyMontgomery 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, named after another Revolutionary WarThe American Revolutionary War ( 1775 1783), also known as the American War of Independence was a war fought between Great Britain and revolutionaries within thirteen of her North American colonies. The war, which eventually widened far beyond British Nor general, Richard MontgomeryRichard Montgomery ( December 2, 1738- December 31, 1775) was an Irish- American soldier. He was born in Swords, County Dublin, Ireland, the son of Thomas Montgomery (a member of Parliament) and Mary Franklin Montgomery. He was an officer in the British A. The central portion remained Frederick County.

In 1837Events January 10 DePauw University founded in Greencastle, Indiana January 26 Michigan is admitted as the 26th U. State February 8 Richard Johnson becomes the first Vice President of the United States chosen by the United States Senate February 11 Americ a part of Frederick County was combined with a part of Baltimore County to form Carroll CountyCarroll County is a county located in the U. State of Maryland. As of 2000, the population is 150,897. It was named for Charles Carroll of Carrollton ( 1737- 1832), signer of the American Declaration of Independence. Its county seat is Westminster. This c.

2 Law/Government

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

2.1 County Executive

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

3 Geography

According to the U.S. Census BureauThe United States Census Bureau (officially Bureau of the Census is a part of the United States Department of Commerce. Its mission is defined in the Constitution of the United States, which directs that the population be enumerated at least once every te, the county has a total area of 1,728 km²Square kilometre (symbol km is an SI unit of surface area. It is one of the SI derived units. 1 km² is equal to: the area of a square measuring 1 kilometre on each side 1 000 000 m² 100 hectares 0. 386 102 square miles (statute) 247. 105 381 acres Convers (667 mi²This article is about the unit of measure. In England, the Square Mile is a traditional name for the City of London. A square mile (symbol sq. or mi is an imperial unit which is the area of a square whose side is one mile (or 5,280 feet). A square mile is). 1,717 km² (663 mi²) of it is land and 12 km² (4 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 0.67% water.

4 Demographics

As of the census ² of 2000, there are 195,277 people, 70,060 households, and 51,914 families residing in the county. The population density is 114/km² (295/mi²). There are 73,017 housing units at an average density of 43/km² (110/mi²). The racial makeup of the county is 89.33% White, 6.36% Black or African American, 0.21% Native American, 1.67% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 0.92% from other races, and 1.47% from two or more races. 2.39% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There are 70,060 households out of which 38.60% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 61.10% are married couples living together, 9.40% have a female householder with no husband present, and 25.90% are non-families. 20.10% of all households are made up of individuals and 6.70% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.72 and the average family size is 3.16.

In the county the population is spread out with 27.60% under the age of 18, 7.40% from 18 to 24, 32.70% from 25 to 44, 22.60% from 45 to 64, and 9.60% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 36 years. For every 100 females there are 96.90 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 93.90 males.

The median income for a household in the county is $60,276, and the median income for a family is $67,879. Males have a median income of $42,378 versus $30,564 for females. The per capita income for the county is $25,404. 4.50% of the population and 2.90% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 4.90% of those under the age of 18 and 6.00% 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. Brunswick (incorporated 1890)
2. Frederick (incorporated 1816)
9 Towns:
1. Burkittsville (incorporated 1894)
2. Emmitsburg (incorporated 1824)
3. Middletown (incorporated 1833)
4. Mount Airy (This town is partly in Frederick County and partly in Carroll County.) (incorporated 1894)
5. Myersville (incorporated 1904)
6. New Market (incorporated 1878)
7. Thurmont (incorporated 1831)
8. Walkersville (incorporated 1892)
9. Woodsboro (incorporated 1836)
1 Village:
1. Rosemont (incorporated 1953)

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:

Ballenger Creek
Braddock Heights
Clover Hill
Discovery-Spring Garden (a combination of the communities of Discovery and Spring Garden recognized as a unit by the Census Bureau)
Green Valley
Linganore-Bartonsville (a combination of the communities of Linganore and Bartonsville recognized as a unit by the Census Bureau)

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1 History