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Frederick County covers 662 square miles and is the largest county area-wise in the state. It has undergone tremendous growth in the past few years and its population now numbers close to 225,000 The county is also among the top 1.5 percent of America's wealthiest counties, according to a report by the U.S. Census Bureau. Within its borders are 12 municipalities and several communities.

Below are links to each of these municipalities and communities.
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20 years ago - Frederick County, fortunately, is out of step with many American communities where an estimated 60 percent of prospective jurors fail to show for trial. “We have a very good response to jury duty,” according to Judge Mary Ann Stepler of the Frederick County Circuit Court. “Very few ask to be excused or fail to show. They feel it it’s public service and most are happy for the learning experience.”

50 years ago - The Farmers Cooperative showed an increase in business of some $75,000 over the preceding year according to a report made by Harold K. Staley, general manager.

Sportsmen, farmers and others provided a hay and seed airlift Friday for hungry deer and birds in snow-covered Western Maryland. About 250 bales of alfalfa hay and 35 sacks of grain were dropped from two aircraft loaned by Fairchild Engine and Airplane Corp. of Hagerstown.

100 years ago - After about three hours deliberation, the Board of Aldermen, in special session, last night, unanimously passed the ordinance granting the Frederick Railroad Company the right to lay tracks for a steam or electric road on Fifth street.

Electrocution in the State penitentiary, instead of hanging, is to be the fate of criminals sentenced to death in Maryland if a bill introduced yesterday by Senator Price becomes a law.

Mrs. Horatio Waters had a postal shower from her many friends on March 17, it being her 74th birthday.






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