Howard County Map, Maryland
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Howard County, Maryland
Howard County sits between Baltimore and Washington, D.C. This county has a bit of everything. It’s not huge, but the schools here are top-notch.
Columbia is the county’s biggest town. It was built from scratch in the 1960s with the idea of being the perfect suburb. Turns out, they weren’t far off.
From farm-to-table joints to international cuisine, Howard County’s got you covered. And if you’re into history, you can’t miss the B&O Railroad Museum in Ellicott City. It’s a real trip back in time.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| County Name | Howard County |
| County Seat | Ellicott City |
| Population | 340,000 |
| Cities, Towns, and Communities | Ellicott City, Columbia, Laurel, Savage, and several unincorporated communities |
| Interstates and Highways | Interstate 95, U.S. Route 29, Maryland Route 32, Maryland Route 108 |
| FIPS Code | 24-027 |
| Total Area (Land and Water) | 253.6 square miles (land: 250.1 sq mi, water: 3.5 sq mi) |
| Adjacent Counties (and Direction) | Anne Arundel County (Southeast), Baltimore County (Northeast), Carroll County (North), Montgomery County (Southwest), Prince George’s County (South) |
| Time Zone | Eastern Time Zone (EST) |
| State | Maryland |
| Coordinates | 39.22°N, 76.85°W |
| Etymology | Named after John Eager Howard, an American Revolutionary War officer and governor of Maryland |
| Major Landmarks | Howard County Historical Society, Ellicott City Historic District, Robinson Nature Center, Columbia Mall |
| Website | Howard County Website |
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