Baltimore is an independent city located in the U.S. state of Maryland. As of July 1, 2002, the population is 638,614, and the population of the Baltimore-Washington Metroplex as of 2000 is 7.6 million, up from 6.7 million in 1990.. It is the largest city in Maryland, named after the founding proprietor of the Maryland Colony, Cęcilius Calvert, 2nd Baron Baltimore. The city is a major part of the Baltimore-Washington Metropolitan Area and a major U.S.seaport.
Because there is also a Baltimore County adjacent to (but not including) the city, it is sometimes referred to as Baltimore City when a clear distinction is desired.
History
During the 17th century, various towns called “Baltimore” were founded as commercial ports at various locations on the upper Chesapeake Bay. The present city dates from July 30, 1729 and is named after Cęcilius Calvert, 2nd Baron Baltimore who was the first Proprietary Governor of the Province of Maryland. Baltimore grew swiftly in the mid-late 18th century as the granary for sugar producing colonies in the Caribbean. The profit from sugar encouraged the maximum possible cultivation of cane and the importation of food. The relatively shorter distance between Baltimore and the Caribbean colonies allowed swift transport and minimized the spoilage of flour.
Baltimore’s harbor is the location of Fort McHenry, which came under attack by British forces in the War of 1812 and whose defense inspired Francis Scott Key to write the poem, “The Star-Spangled Banner,” which furnishes the lyrics to the United States national anthem. The city is also the site of the first architectural monument honoring George Washington, a 178 foot doric column erected in 1829 and designed by Robert Mills, who later designed the Washington Monument in Washington D.C.
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Maryland was originally founded by Virginians growing tobacco along the tidal rivers in the south, the King of England granted the land to Lord Baltimore. He then established a colony which was tolerant to Catholics. Maryland is located on the eastern seaboard, bordered by Virginia, West Virginia, Pennsylvania, and Delaware. A large part of the states appeal is related to the sea, with fishing boats and watermen who pull fresh seafood from Chesapeake Bay, historic waterfront towns and vibrant harbours, pleasure sailing, bustling ports and important shipyards, beaches and speciality crab cakes.
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History
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History
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Geography
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According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 83.1 km² (32.1 mi²). 83.0 km² (32.0 mi²) of it is
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History
Settled in the 1600's on the banks of the Great Pocomoke River, Pocomoke City was originally known as Steven's Ferry after the ferry that crossed the Pocomoke River transporting tobacco and other goods. In 1865, the Town was incorporated as New Town. A trading center, tavern, shipyard and shops grew up around the original ferry landing. In 1878 the Town was again incorporated this time as Pocomoke. It soon became a thriving center of population and the largest
