Baltimore County, Maryland

History

The origin of Baltimore County is not known, the earliest known record of the county politically is January 12, 1659, when a writ was issued to its sheriff. Previously, Baltimore County was more known as a geographical entity than a political one, with its territorial limits consisting of the present day Baltimore City, Cecil and Harford Counties, as well as parts of Carroll, Anne Arundel, Frederick, Howard and Kent Counties.

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January 12 - 1659 - Baltimore City - Cecil - Harford Counties - Carroll - Anne Arundel - Frederick - Howard - Kent Counties

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In 1674, a portion of Baltimore County, as well as a portion of Kent County, was split off to form Cecil County. In 1748, a portion of Baltimore County, as well as a portion of Prince George's County, was split off to form Frederick County. In 1773, Harford County was split off from Baltimore County. In 1837, a part of Baltimore County was combined with a part of Frederick County to form Carroll County. As mentioned above, in 1851 the city of Baltimore was detached from Baltimore County.

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1674 - Kent County - Cecil County - 1748 - Prince George's County - Frederick County - 1773 - Harford County - 1837 - Carroll County - 1851 - Baltimore

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