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Origin: Harford County was erected from Baltimore County in 1773 (Chapter 6, Acts of 1773). The County was named for Henry Harford (c. 1759-1834), last Proprietary of Maryland. He was a son of Frederick Calvert, 6th Lord Baltimore, but because of his illegitimate birth did not inherit his father's title. County Seat: Bel Air, MD 21014
Form of Government: Charter since 1972
Population
1990 census: 182,132
2000 census: 218,590 |
