Chestertown, Maryland

Chestertown is a town located in Kent County, Maryland. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 4,746. It is the county seat of Kent County{{GR|6}}. The zipcode is 21620 and the area code is 410. The local telephone exchanges are 778 and 810.

Education

The town is home to Washington College, a private liberal arts college founded in 1782. It is known nationally as the home of the Sophie Kerr Prize, which is awarded to the graduating senior with the most literary potential. The award is near $50,000 annually.

Related Topics:
Washington College - Sophie Kerr

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