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   St. Mary's County has the oldest documented sheriff's office in Maryland and one of the oldest in the United States. In 1637, James Baldridge was appointed sheriff. Since 1776, sheriffs in St. Mary's County have been determined by election. Steven A. Hall is the current sheriff. He was sworn in on December 5, 2022. Geography

   • Country: United States
   • Named for: Mary the mother of Jesus

   • Founded: January 24, 1637
   • State: Maryland

2. www.visitstmarysmd.com › about › historySt. Mary's History, Stats & Facts | St. Mary's County MD Tourism

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   St. Mary’s County is the birthplace of Maryland. Maryland was an idea of George Calvert, First Lord Baltimore, who wanted a place where all religions were allowed to practice freely. George Calvert petitioned King Charles I in the early 1600s for a land grant to establish a new colony. George Calvert died before he was able to see his idea ...

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   Why is St Mary's County the birthplace of Maryland?

   • St. Mary’s County is the birthplace of Maryland. Maryland was an idea of George Calvert, First Lord Baltimore, who wanted a place where all religions were allowed to practice freely. George Calvert petitioned King Charles I in the early 1600s for a land grant to establish a new colony.

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   Where is St Mary's County Maryland?

   • St. Mary's County comprises the California - Lexington Park, Maryland Metropolitan Statistical Area, which also is included in the Washington - Baltimore - Arlington, DC-MD- VA - WV - PA Combined Statistical Area. It is part of the Southern Maryland region.

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   When was St Mary's County established?

   • St. Mary's County was the first county established in Maryland, in 1637, probably by an order of the governor. In 1649, Lord Baltimore, with the Maryland General Assembly, passed the Maryland Toleration Act, which provided religious freedom for any (Christian) sect and which was the first law of its kind in the New World.

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   How is St Mary's County governed?

   • St. Mary's County is governed by county commissioners, the traditional form of county government in Maryland. The county commissioners exercise such executive powers as exist in the government of the county. St. Mary's County has the oldest documented sheriff's office in Maryland and one of the oldest in the United States.

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4. www.visitstmarysmd.comVisit St. Mary's: Maryland's Original Destination

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   Recommended. CYCLE ST. MARY'S COUNTY Weekend Cycling Excursions. Come cycle through Maryland’s best kept secret! Clean country air, beautiful vistas, and a diverse and welcoming community await you in St. Mary’s County.

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5. www.visitstmarysmd.com › exploreActivities & Attractions - St. Mary's County MD Tourism

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   What’s there to do in St. Mary’s? If you’re into history, outdoor recreation, or love being on the water, we’ve got you covered. St. Mary's has of the finest colonial sites in the nation, plus War of 1812 and Civil War sites, and a rich maritime history illuminated by our four lighthouses.

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6. www.familysearch.org › en › wikiSt. Mary's County, Maryland Genealogy • FamilySearch

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   Apr 21, 2024 · St. Mary's County Courthouse 41605 Courthouse Dr. Leonardtown, MD 20650 Phone: 301-475-7844 St. Mary's County Website Clerk of the Circuit Court has marriage and land records. Register of Wills has probate records. St. Mary's County, Maryland Record Dates [edit | edit source]

   • County seat: Leonardtown
   • Parent County (s): Colonial lands [1]

   • Organized: January 24, 1637
   • Variant Spellings: Saint Mary's [2]

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8. www.stmaryscountymd.govSt. Mary's County, MD

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   St. Mary’s County Museums Offer Free Admission for Moms on Mother’s Day. View All News Releases. Boards & Public Hearings. ... Leonardtown, MD 20650 (301) 475-4200

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   St. Mary's County, established in 1637, is a county located in the U.S. state of Maryland. As of the 2020 census, the population was 113,777. Its county seat is Leonardtown. The name is in honor of Mary, the mother of Jesus. St. Mary's County comprises the California-Lexington Park, Maryland Metropolitan Statistical Area, which also is included in the Washington-Baltimore-Arlington, DC-MD-VA ...