CARROLL COUNTY, MARYLAND
Origin: Carroll County was formed in 1837 from Baltimore and Frederick Counties (Chapter 256, Acts of 1835; confirmed by Chapter 19, Acts of 1836, which was passed January 19, 1837). The County was named for Charles Carroll of Carrollton (1737-1832), Revolutionary War statesman and a Maryland signer of Declaration of Independence.
Population (1990 Census): 123,372
Form of Government: County Commissioners
County Seat: Westminster, MD 21157
websites:
Carroll County: www.carr.org
Community College: www.carroll.cc.md.us
County Government: www.carr.org/govt/
Health Dept.: www.carr.org/cchd/
Library: www.carr.org/library/
Permits, Inspections, & Review Dept.: www.carr.org/dpir/
Planning & Development Dept.: www.carr.org/govt/depts/DPD/index.html
Public Schools: www.carr.org/ccps
Public Works Dept.: www.carr.org/govt/depts/DPW/index.html
Social Services Dept.: www.dhr.state.md.us/carroll.htm
Westminster Job Service: www.careernet.state.md.us/county/carroll.htm
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