Calvert County

Calvert County is an administrative division in Maryland situated on the Calvert Peninsula between Chesapeake Bay and the Patuxent River. The landscape combines rural areas, coastal communities, and Prince Frederick as its administrative center.

The area was first explored by Captain John Smith, and it took its name from the family of the Barons of Baltimore. Official establishment came in 1654, leading to growth as an agricultural and fishing region.

The county maintains multiple educational initiatives through Calvert County Public Schools, offering financial aid workshops and early college programs for students.

Spring and autumn offer the best conditions for exploring, with pleasant weather for outdoor activities throughout the region. The area is easily accessible by car, and accommodations are available in various communities.

Calvert Cliffs State Park reveals impressive geological history through exposed rock layers and fossils from prehistoric times. Visitors can find shark teeth and other marine remains millions of years old along the cliffs.

Location: Maryland

Inception: 1654

Capital city: Prince Frederick

Part of: Arlington–Alexandria–Reston metropolitan division

Shares border with: Anne Arundel County, Prince George's County, Charles County, Dorchester County, Talbot County, St. Mary's County

Website: http://co.cal.md.us

GPS coordinates: 38.53000,-76.53000

Latest update: December 6, 2025 21:21