Howard County, Administrative county in Central Maryland, United States.
Howard County extends across 253 square miles between Baltimore and Washington D.C., featuring rolling hills intersected by the Patapsco and Patuxent rivers.
The county was established in 1838 from western Anne Arundel County and received official recognition in 1851, taking its name from Colonel John Howard.
The Howard County Public School System operates 71 educational institutions, serving 49,000 students and maintaining Maryland's highest-rated school district status.
The region maintains strong transportation connections to both Baltimore and Washington D.C., with multiple highways intersecting through the county's territory.
Without incorporated municipalities, Howard County designates Ellicott City as its administrative center while supporting a population of 334,529 residents.
Location: Maryland
Inception: 1838
Capital city: Ellicott City
Part of: Baltimore metropolitan area
Shares border with: Anne Arundel County, Baltimore County, Carroll County, Frederick County, Prince George's County, Montgomery County
Website: http://howardcountymd.gov
GPS coordinates: 39.25000,-76.93000
Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:14
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