Anne Arundel County, County capital in Baltimore metropolitan area, United States
Anne Arundel County extends across 588 square miles of Maryland's landscape, featuring numerous waterways including the Magothy, Severn, and South Rivers.
The county, established in 1650, bears the name of Anne Arundell, daughter of Thomas Arundell of Wardour and wife of Cecil Calvert, second Lord Baltimore.
The United States Naval Academy in Annapolis educates future naval officers while maintaining maritime traditions and military education excellence.
Residents access multiple public services through departments managing safety, health, and social programs, with facilities spread throughout the seven administrative districts.
The county hosted the first horse-drawn train service in the United States, operating from Baltimore to Ellicott Mills in 1830.
Location: Maryland
Inception: 1650
Capital city: Annapolis
Part of: Baltimore metropolitan area
Shares border with: Baltimore County, Calvert County, Kent County, Howard County, Prince George's County, Queen Anne's County, Talbot County, Baltimore
Website: https://aacounty.org
GPS coordinates: 39.00000,-76.60000
Latest update: May 28, 2025 14:45
Chesapeake Bay Bridge
19.7 km
Francis Scott Key Bridge
24.9 km
Six Flags America
18.2 km
Navy–Marine Corps Memorial Stadium
8.2 km
Superman – Ride of Steel
18.4 km
National Cryptologic Museum
19.8 km
Maryland State House
9.7 km
Fort Carroll
24.9 km
Sandy Point State Park
16.8 km
United States Naval Academy Cemetery
9.5 km
Bancroft Hall
10.4 km
Glenn Dale Hospital
19 km
Herndon Monument
10.1 km
Naval Academy Chapel
10 km
Government House
9.6 km
Thomas Viaduct
26.5 km
The Joker's Jinx
18.2 km
United States Coast Guard Yard
22.4 km
Laurel Park
23.1 km
Thomas Point Shoal Light
18.1 km
The Wild One
18 km
Belair Mansion
13.3 km
Fort Howard
25.9 km
Tripoli Monument
9.9 km
Bollman Truss Railroad Bridge
24.6 km
Batwing
18.4 km
Savage Mill
24.7 km
First Baptist Church of Glenarden
20.3 kmReviews
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