TALBOT COUNTY, MARYLAND

Origin: The form of Talbot County's creation, though not known, probably was by virtue of an order of the Governor in Council. The County was in existence by February 18, 1661/ 62, when a writ was issued to the sheriff. The County was named after Lady Grace Talbot, sister of Cecilius Calvert, Second Lord Baltimore, and wife of Sir Robert Talbot, Irish statesman.

Population (1990 Census): 30,549
Form of Government: Charter since 1973
County Seat: Easton, MD 21601


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World Wide Web sites:

http://www.chesapeake.edu/

http://www.esrl.lib.md.us/counties/talbot/library/home.html

http://www.dhr.state.md.us/talbot.htm

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