PRINCE GEORGE'S COUNTY, MARYLAND
Origin: Prince George's was erected from Calvert and Charles counties in 1695 (Chapter 13, Acts of 1695, May Session). The County was named for Prince George of Denmark (1653-1708), who was the brother of Christian V (1646-1699), king of Denmark and Norway. Prince George was the husband of Queen Anne (1665-1714), who ruled Great Britain and Ireland from 1702 to 1714.
Population (1990 Census): 729,268
Form of Government: Charter since 1970
County Seat: Upper Marlboro, MD 20772
websites:
Community College: http://pgweb.pg.cc.md.us/
Corrections Dept.: www.co.pg.md.us/corrections/
Councilmanic Districts: www.co.pg.md.us/council/district.html
County Council: www.co.pg.md.us/council/
County Executive: www.co.pg.md.us/executive/
Elections Board: www.co.pg.md.us/elections/
Health Dept.: www.co.pg.md.us/healthservices/pgpublichlth/
Judiciary: www.co.pg.md.us/judicial.htm
Library: www.prge.lib.md.us
Prince George's County: www.co.pg.md.us/
Public Works & Transportation Dept.: www.co.pg.md.us/dpwt/
Social Services Dept.: www.dhr.state.md.us/pgcounty.htm
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