Aberdeen, Maryland

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Coordinates: 39°30′37″N 76°10′9″W / 39.51028, -76.16917
Aberdeen, Maryland
Motto: "The Future of Harford!", "All America City"
Location in Maryland
Country	United States
State	Maryland
County	Harford
Incorporated	1892
Government
- Mayor	Michael E. Bennett
Area
- Total	6.4 sq mi (16.5 km²)
- Land	6.4 sq mi (16.5 km²)
- Water	0.0 sq mi (0.0 km²)
Elevation	95 ft (29 m)
Population (2000)
- Total	13,842
- Density	2,166.2/sq mi (836.4/km²)
Time zone	Eastern (UTC-5)
- Summer (DST)	Eastern (UTC-4)
ZIP code	21001
Area code(s)	410
FIPS code	24-00125
GNIS feature ID	0582854
Website: www.aberdeen-md.org

Aberdeen is a city in Harford County, Maryland, United States. The population was 13,842 at the 2000 census. As with all Aberdeens outside Scotland, it was named after the original Aberdeen City by Scots emigrating from home.

Aberdeen is part of the Baltimore-Towson Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA), which is the 20th-largest United States metropolitan area. The nearest city to Aberdeen is Havre de Grace, Maryland, 4.8 miles to the NorthEast.

[edit] Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 6.4 square miles (16.5 km²), all of it land.

[edit] Demographics

As of the census^[1] of 2000, there were 13,842 people, 5,475 households, and 3,712 families residing in the city. The population density was 2,166.2 people per square mile (836.4/km²). There were 5,894 housing units at an average density of 922.4/sq mi (356.1/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 64.90% White, 27.38% African American, 0.25% Native American, 2.48% Asian, 0.09% Pacific Islander, 1.42% from other races, and 3.47% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.45% of the population.

There were 5,475 households out of which 32.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.8% were married couples living together, 17.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.2% were non-families. 26.8% of all households were made up of individuals and 10.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.51 and the average family size was 3.02.

In the city the population was spread out with 26.4% under the age of 18, 8.7% from 18 to 24, 28.6% from 25 to 44, 23.7% from 45 to 64, and 12.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females there were 90.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 85.8 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $39,190, and the median income for a family was $48,357. Males had a median income of $32,783 versus $26,025 for females. The per capita income for the city was $18,940. About 9.0% of families and 11.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 15.9% of those under age 18 and 11.1% of those age 65 or over.

[edit] History

[edit] The Village of Aberdeen

The Village of Aberdeen was a development by Edmund Law Rogers in 1852. The name originated from its mother city, Aberdeen, Scotland, as a result of the close relationship the Rogers family of Baltimore had with their cousin, the Earl of Aberdeen, who became Prime Minister of Great Britain in 1852. ^[2] The area now known as Aberdeen is a cluster of three communities^[3]^[4]

Hall's Cross Roads, located^[5] at the intersection of Old Philadelphia Road (MD-7, in some places known as Old Post Road, then known as Philadelphia Post Road) and Bush River Neck Road^[6] (then the main road from Swan Creek 39°31′28.41″N, 76°8′17.75″W (39.524558, -76.138264))
Mechanicsville, located^[7] at 39°36′7.3836″N, 76°19′10.8516″W (39.6020509, -76.3196809)
The Village of Aberdeen^[8]

[edit] The Town of Aberdeen

Seal of the Town of Aberdeen, Maryland

In 1892, Aberdeen was incorporated as a Town, under Chapter 136 of the Acts of 1892^[9].

[edit] The Town Board of Commissioners

When incorporated as a Town, Aberdeen government was led by a board of commissioners^[10].

From 1892-1905, a Board President was elected annually by the commissioners
From 1906-1954, this election was changed to be biennial
From 1955-1992, the election of a Board President was changed back to be annual

[edit] Presidents - Aberdeen Board of Commissioners

1892-1894 Charles W. Baker
1894-1896 George Walker
1896-1899 John Finney Wells
1899-1900 George H. Irvins
1900-1905 John Finney Wells
1905-1906 James A. Wiles
1906-1908 John Finney Wells
1908-1914 C. H. Johnson
1914-1916 None listed
1916-1950 Frank E. Baker
1950-1952 J. Wilmer Cronin
1952-1954 Charles J. Kelly
1954-1955 Clark D. Connellee
1955-1956 J. Wilmer Cronin
1956-1958 R. Lee Mitchell
1958-1959 Robert P. Atkins
1959-1964 George B. Adams, Jr.
1964-1965 Robert H. Krieger
1965-1967 William Cooper, Jr.
1967-1968 Warren Parrish
1968-1969 John A. Feroll
1969-1970 William Cooper, Jr.
1970-1971 Warren Parrish
1971-1972 Alphonse Demarco
1972-1974 George B. Adams, Jr.
1974-1975 William B. Hause
1975-1977 Kent F. Stewart
1977-1978 William B. Hause
1978-1979 Jerry A. Nolan
1979-1980 William Cooper, Jr.
1980-1981 Raymond H. Warfield
1981-1986 Ronald Kupferman
1986-1987 Raymond H. Warfield
1987-1992 George J. Englesson

[edit] The City of Aberdeen

In 1992, the 100th Anniversary year of Aberdeen becoming a Town, Aberdeen incorporated as the City it is today.

[edit] Prior Mayors of Aberdeen

Ruth Elliott, 1992-1994
Charles R. Boutin, 1994-1998
Douglas S. Wilson, 1998-2005
S. Fred Simmons, 2005-2007

[edit] Aberdeen Politics

Since incorporation as a City, Aberdeen has had a council-manager form of government^[11]. The Mayor and Council are elected for two-year terms in April, with terms beginning in November. The Mayor and Council define policy and appoint the City manager and department heads. Those appointed "serve at the pleasure of the Council" and may be dismissed at any time, by vote of the Council.

[edit] Aberdeen City Council

The current Council^[12] members were elected by Voters to 2-year terms beginning in November 2007. Their terms expire in 2009.

Michael E. Bennett, Mayor
Ruth E. Elliott, President (chosen by Council, 2-year term)
Michael G. Hiob
Ronald Kupferman
Ruth Ann Young

[edit] Aberdeen City Administration

Douglas R. Miller, City Manager (chosen by Council)

[edit] Harford County Council

Council District E

Richard C."Coach" Slutzky^[13] (Republican)

[edit] Maryland General Assembly

State Senate, District 34A

State Senator Nancy Jacobs^[14] (Republican)

House of Delegates, District 34A

State Representative B. Dan Riley^[15] (Democrat)
Mary Dulaney-James^[16] (Democrat)

[edit] Congressional Delegation

US Senate

Senator Barbara A. Mikulski^[17] (Democrat)
Senator Benjamin L. Cardin^[18] (Democrat)

US House of Representatives, 2nd Congressional District

Congressman C.A. Dutch Ruppersberger^[19] (Democrat)

[edit] Aberdeen Proving Ground

Main article: Aberdeen Proving Ground

Aberdeen is home to the U.S. Army's Aberdeen Proving Ground (APG). The proving ground was established by Act of Congress and came into operation in January 1918. APG is headquarters of the United States Army Test and Evaluation Command (ATEC). The proving ground occupies more than 72,500 acres in Harford County. More than 7,500 civilians and 5,000 military personnel work at APG.

[edit] Notable Residents and Natives

Cal Ripken, Jr., Baltimore Orioles legend, grew up in Aberdeen and was a student at Aberdeen High School.
Billy Ripken, former Oriole and brother of Cal Ripken Jr.
Michael D. Griffin, head administrator of NASA
Charlotte Garretson Cronin, curator and founder of the Aberdeen Room Archives & Museum, member of the Aberdeen High School Hall of Fame, member of the Garretson family that came to Aberdeen in 1661, and author of "Sketches: Village to Town to City."
Jai Lewis, College basketball player (George Mason Patriots).
E. J. Henderson, Minnesota Viking football player, former Maryland Terrapin.
Erin Henderson, former Maryland Terrapin, prospective NFL linebacker
Richard Slutzky, "Coach Slutzky", honoree of the National Wrestling Hall of Fame, long-time Aberdeen High School coach.
William Benjamin Baker, U.S. Congressman for Maryland's 2nd District, from 1918 to 1921.
Linwood Clark, U.S. Congressman for Maryland's 2nd District, 1929-1931. Born in Aberdeen, MD on March 21, 1876
Lisa Welch, Playboy Playmate of the Month, September 1980
Frank Zappa, musician, lived in Aberdeen for a short period, father worked at APG.
Irv Pankey, Aberdeen High School 2 time wrestling state champion (1975,1976) Penn State offensive lineman (1976-1980) Pro Football 1980-1990 Los Angeles Rams,1991-1992 Indianapolis Colts

[edit] Aberdeen Ironbirds

Main article: Aberdeen IronBirds

Cal Ripken Jr. and brother Billy are owners of the Aberdeen IronBirds minor league baseball team, which plays at Ripken Stadium.

[edit] Aberdeen Media

Aberdeen's local radio station is WAMD, broadcasting at 970 on the AM dial. Local newspaper coverage is provided by Harford County publications The Aegis and The Record. Aberdeen is served by Baltimore television stations.

[edit] References

[edit] External links

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v • d • e Municipalities and communities of Harford County, Maryland

County seat: Bel Air

Cities	Aberdeen \| Havre de Grace

Town	Bel Air

CDPs	Aberdeen Proving Ground \| Bel Air North \| Bel Air South \| Edgewood \| Fallston \| Jarrettsville \| Joppatowne \| Perryman \| Pleasant Hills \| Riverside

Communities	Abingdon \| Cardiff \| Gunpowder \| Castleton \| Churchville \| Darlington \| Dublin \| Forest Hill \| Joppa \| Norrisville \| Pylesville \| Street \| Whiteford \| White Hill

Categories: Cities in Maryland | Harford County, Maryland