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Origin: The exact date and legal origin of Dorchester County are
unknown, but it was in existence by February 16, 1668/69, when a writ was
issued to the county sheriff by the Lord Proprietary. The County was named
for the Earl of Dorset, a family friend of the Calverts.
County Seat:
Cambridge, MD
21613
Form of Government: Charter, effective Dec. 5, 2002
Population
1990 census: 30,236
2000 census: 30,674
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websites:
Chesapeake College:
www.chesapeake.edu
Commissioner Districts:
www.commissioners.net/maps.html
County Government:
www.commissioners.net
Economic Development Dept.:
www.dorchestereconomic.com
Job Service:
www.dllr.state.md.us/county/dor/
Library:
www.dorchesterlibrary.org
Public Schools:
www.dcps.k12.md.us
Register of Wills:
www.registers.state.md.us/county/do/html/dorchester.html
Social Services Dept.:
www.dhr.state.md.us/dorchester.htm
Tourism Dept.:
www.tourdorchester.org
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