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Prince George's County Timeline
Amii Follmer, University of Maryland
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John Smith Explored the Chesapeake Bay (1608)
John Smith went up the Potomac and the Patuxent while exploring
the New World. Read
more.
George Calvert Lands in Prince George’s County (1634)
George Calvert, the first Lord of Baltimore explored the area around the Potomac
River. Read
more.
Charles Town Established (1683)
The Maryland General Assembly first established Charles Town, which was the
county’s first county seat.
Prince George’s County Established (1696)
The county was named for Prince George of Denmark, husband of Princess Anne,
heir to England’s Throne. Read
more.
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