Cecil County, Administrative county in northeastern Maryland, US
Cecil County extends across 1,082 square kilometers of land, incorporating both urban developments and agricultural areas along the Delaware and Chesapeake waterways.
The county, established in 1674 through Lord Baltimore's proclamation, received its name from Cecil Calvert, the second Baron Baltimore of Maryland.
The National Register of Historic Places lists numerous Cecil County properties that represent the architectural and social evolution from colonial times.
Interstate 95 and US Route 40 connect Cecil County to Philadelphia and Baltimore, providing efficient transportation options for residents and travelers.
British forces during the War of 1812 targeted Cecil County's trading posts and iron works, fundamentally altering the region's economic landscape.
Location: Maryland
Inception: 1674
Capital city: Elkton
Shares border with: Chester County, Lancaster County, New Castle County, Harford County, Kent County
Website: http://ccgov.org
GPS coordinates: 39.57000,-75.95000
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:47
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Elk Neck State Park
10.1 km
Tome School
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Susquehanna State Park
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Turkey Point Light
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Chesapeake City Bridge
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Garrett Island
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Amtrak Susquehanna River Bridge
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Sion Hill
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Plumpton Park Zoo
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Conowingo Bridge
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CSX Susquehanna River Bridge
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Mount Harmon
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P.W. & B. Railroad Bridge
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Gilpin's Falls Covered Bridge
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Perry Point Mansion House and Mill
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Port Deposit Bridge
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Rodgers Tavern
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Fishing Battery Light
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Holly Hall
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Susquehanna River National Wildlife Refuge
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Foxcatcher Farm Covered Bridge
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Greenfields
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