Summary
Charles County, Md., celebrates its 350th anniversary this year. Created in 1658 and named for Charles Calvert, the third Lord Baltimore, this county is 20 miles south of the District and less than one hour's drive from Annapolis.
The Patuxent River and 150 miles of Potomac River shoreline make fishing and boating a popular pastime for residents and visitors to this part of Southern Maryland, which has plenty of golf courses and parks for outdoor recreation.See the full content of this document
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The population of Charles County grew to 140,416 in 2006, up from 120,546 in 2000, according to the county government (www.charlescounty.org). The largest local employers include American Community Properties Trust, a development corporation; Automated Graphic Systems Inc., a commercial printer; Besche Oil Co.; Chaney Enterprises, which produces concrete and gravel; Chopp and Co. Inc., a bui...
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