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Prince Frederick
Calvert County, Maryland
ZipCodes
20678
Page Contents for Prince Frederick, Maryland
History & History-related items
Chamber of Commerce.
Organizations, Churches, and Sports.
Statistics & Facts
The Maryland state capital is Annapolis.
The population of Prince Frederick is approximately 1,432 (2000), 2538 (2010).
The approximate number of families is 617 (1990), 1038 (2010).
The amount of land area in Prince Frederick is 17.868 sq. kilometers.
The amount of land area in Prince Frederick is 3.26 sq. miles.
The amount of surface water is 0 sq kilometers.
The distance from Prince Frederick to Washington DC is 34 miles.
The distance to the Maryland state capital is 29 miles. (as the crow flies)
Prince Frederick is positioned 38.54 degrees north of the equator and 76.58 degrees west of the prime meridian.
Prince Frederick elevation is 138 feet above sea level.
Prince Frederick per capita income is $ 21,868 (2000).
Prince Frederick median income is $ 28,600 (2005).
The Prince Frederick median home price is $ 333,400 (2005).
Location
in southern Maryland about 38 miles from Washington, DC and about 141 miles from Philadelphia. Other nearby communities include Huntingtown, Eagle Harbor, St Leonard, Golden Beach, Calvert Beach-Long Beach, Chesapeake Beach, Owings and North Beach.Return to Index
History & History Related Items
Prince Frederick was designated the county seat of Calvert County in 1722. The administrators pointed out the area known as Williams’ Old Field as the place for the new courthouse. The new building was completed in 1732. It is thought the town was named for the Prince of Wales who ruled at the time of the formation of the town.
During the War of 1812, the town was burned by the British Admiral Cochrane and it burned again in 1882 when a large fire destroyed both the courthouse and most of the town. The courthouse was rebuilt on the same site and it still used today.
Prince Frederick, though not incorporated, was designated as a town center by the county government in 1984. This meant that rules and regulations would be established to monitor growth in both the commercial and residential districts.
An F4 Tornado came through the southern area of Prince Frederick on 28 April 2002, killing one person. Other nearby areas were also greatly affected by the storm.
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Attractions
Calvert County Attractions and Visitor Services
Courthouse
Prince Frederick, Maryland 20678
Phone: 410-535-4583
Phone: 301-855-1880
Toll-free: 800-331-9771
TDD: 800-735-2258
Calvert
County Farmers Market
Rt. 4, North
Prince Frederick, MD 20678
The Calvert County Fair is held
every fall at the Calvert County Fairgrounds just outside Prince Frederick.
The fair moved from its original location in downtown Prince Frederick in 1994
Arthur Storer
Planetarium
Calvert High School Campus
600 Dares Beach Road
Prince Frederick, Maryland 20678
Phone: 410-535-7339
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Economy & Industry
varied and thriving. Here is the website for the Calvert County Department of Economic Development
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Prince Frederick City Government
Prince Frederick is an unincorporated community within Calvert County. As such, it is governed by the county. It is known as a CDP (Census Designated Place) by the U.S. Census Bureau.
Prince Frederick has its own Volunteer Fire Department and Rescue Squad
Prince Frederick Chamber
Calvert County Chamber of Commerce
120 Dares Beach Road (physical location)
PO Box 9
Prince Frederick, MD 20678-0009
Phone: 410-535-2577
Prince Frederick Organizations
Calvert County Chamber of Commerce
120 Dares Beach Road (physical location)
PO Box 9
Prince Frederick, MD 20678-0009
Phone: 410-535-2577
Prince Frederick Libraries
Calvert County Public Libraries
Main Library, Prince Frederick (410) 535-0291
Prince Frederick Schools
Calvert County Public Schools
1305 Dares Beach Road
Prince Frederick, Maryland 20678
Phone: 410-535-1700
Calvert High School
600 Dares Beach Road
Prince Frederick, MD 20678
College of Southern Maryland
115 J.W. Williams Road
Prince Frederick, MD 20678
To speak to an operator: 443-550-6000
FAX: 443-550-6100
Automated attendant: 443-550-6199
Prince Frederick Miscellany
The population of Prince Frederick was:
1990 - 1,885
2000 - 1,432
The number of housing units was:
1990 - 617
2000 - 616
Median age:
2000 - 39.8 years
Median household income:
2000 - $ 22,321
2005 - $ 28,600
Median house value:
2000 - $ 161,400
2005 - $ 333,400
Prince Frederick is located in the Eastern Time Zone and does participate in daylight savings time during a portion of the year.
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