Caroline County, MD

Headnote

CAROLINE COUNTY, situated on the easterly boundary of Maryland, on the eastern side of Choptauk river. Area, 240 square miles. Face of the country level; soil sandy. Seat of justice, Denton. Pop. in 1820, 10,108; in 1830, 9,070; in 1840, 7,806; in 1850, 9,962. (Fanning's, 1853)

    Place Unit Type
    County
    Containing Unit
    Date Type
    - Harriet Tubman brings her parents to Canada Personal
    Name Type
    Denton, MD City or Town
    Federalsburg, MD City or Town
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