ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY, MARYLAND

Origin: Anne Arundel County was created in 1650 (Chapter 8, Acts of 1650, April Session). The County was named for Lady Anne Arundell (1615-1649), daughter of Thomas Arundell of Wardour, and wife of Cecilius Calvert, Second Lord Baltimore and founder of the Maryland colony.

Population (1990 Census): 427,239
Form of Government: Charter since 1964.
County Seat: Annapolis, MD 21401

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