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Origin: Wicomico County was created from Somerset and Worcester counties in 1867 (Constitution, Art. XIII, secs. 2-6). The County was named after the Wicomico River from the Indian words "wicko" and "mekee" meaning a place where houses are built, apparently referring to an Indian town on the river banks. County Seat: Salisbury , MD 21801
Form of Government: Charter since 1964
Population
1990 Census: 74,339
2000 Census: 84,644 |
