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St. Mary's County was the first county established in Maryland, in 1637. Today, St. Mary's County is home to the Patuxent River Naval Air Station, including the Naval Air Systems Command Headquarters (NAVAIR), Naval Air Warfare Center-Aircraft Division (NAWCAD), and many others known as leaders in aviation and advanced technology.
As of 2000, there are 24,747 people residing in St. Mary´s County. The median income for a household in the county is $29,903, and the median income for a family is $37,643.
Calvert County includes one municipality classified as a town under Maryland law:
Leonardtown (county seat, incorporated 1858)
There are also several unincorporated areas, which are also considered as towns by many people:
1. California
2. Charlotte Hall
3. Golden Beach
4. Lexington Park
5. Hollywood
Other St. Mary's Links:
Official Website: www.co.saint-marys.md.us
County Library: www.somd.lib.md.us/STMA/Libraries/
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