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


====Prior Mayors of Aberdeen====
====Mayors of Aberdeen====
*Ruth Elliott, 1992–1994
*Ruth Elliott, 1992–1994
*[[Charles R. Boutin]], 1994–1998
*[[Charles R. Boutin]], 1994–1998
*Douglas S. Wilson, 1998–2005
*Douglas S. Wilson, 1998–2005
*S. Fred Simmons, 2005–2007
*S. Fred Simmons, 2005–2007
*Michael E. Bennett, 2007-present


==Politics==
==Politics==

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Aberdeen, Maryland
City
The former Baltimore and Ohio Railroad station in Aberdeen.
The former Baltimore and Ohio Railroad station in Aberdeen.
Motto(s): 
"The Future of Harford!", "All America City"
Location in Maryland
Location in Maryland
CountryUnited States
StateMaryland
CountyHarford
Incorporated1892
Government
 • MayorMichael E. Bennett
Area
 • Total
6.4 sq mi (16.5 km2)
 • Land6.4 sq mi (16.5 km2)
 • Water0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2)
Elevation
95 ft (29 m)
Population
 (2010)
 • Total
14,959
 • Density2,300/sq mi (910/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (Eastern)
ZIP code
21001
Area code410
FIPS code24-00125
GNIS feature ID0582854
Websitewww.aberdeen-md.org

Aberdeen is a city in Harford County, Maryland, United States. The population was 14,959 at the 2010 census. It was named after Aberdeen City in Scotland by emigrating Scots. Aberdeen is the largest municipality in Harford County.

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 (7.7 km) to the northeast.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 6.4 square miles (17 km2), all of it land.

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
19502,944—
198011,533—
199013,08713.5%
200013,8425.8%
201014,9598.1%

As of the censusTemplate:GR 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 per square mile (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.

As of the 2010 census Aberdeen had a population of 14,959. The ethnic and racial composition of the population was 56.4% non-Hispanic white, 30.5% black or African American, 0.4% Native American, 2.9% Asian, 0.3% Pacific Islander, 0.2% non-Hispanics reproting some other race, 5.3% reporting two or more races and 5.4% Hispanic or Latino.[1]

History

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]

The Town of Aberdeen

In 1892, Aberdeen was incorporated as a Town, under Chapter 136 of the Acts of 1892.[8]

The Town Board of Commissioners

When incorporated as a Town, Aberdeen government was led by a board of commissioners.[9]

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

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

The City of Aberdeen

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

Mayors of Aberdeen

  • Ruth Elliott, 1992–1994
  • Charles R. Boutin, 1994–1998
  • Douglas S. Wilson, 1998–2005
  • S. Fred Simmons, 2005–2007
  • Michael E. Bennett, 2007-present

Politics

Since incorporation as a City, Aberdeen has had a council-manager form of government.[10] The Mayor and Council are elected to four-year terms in November, with terms beginning in November. The Mayor and Council define policy and appoint the City Manager who may be dismissed at any time, by vote of the Council. The City Manager, with the approval of the Council, appoints all officers and department heads who may be dismissed for cause by action of the City Manager.

Aberdeen City Council

The current Council[11] members were elected by Voters to 4-year terms beginning in November 2011. Their terms expire in 2015.

  • Michael E. Bennett, Mayor
  • Ruth Ann Young, Councilwoman
  • Sandra Landbeck, Councilwoman
  • Bruce Garner, Councilman
  • Ruth Elliott, Councilwoman

Aberdeen City Administration

Douglas R. Miller, City Manager

Harford County Council

Council District E

  • Richard C."Coach" Slutzky[12] (Republican)

Maryland General Assembly

State Senate, District 34A

House of Delegates, District 34A

  • State Representative B. Dan Riley[14] (Democrat)
  • Mary-Dulaney James[15] (Democrat)

Congressional Delegation

US Senate

US House of Representatives, 2nd Congressional District

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 (293 km2) in Harford County. More than 7,500 civilians and 5,000 military personnel work at APG.

Notable residents and natives

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.

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. Electronic media covering Aberdeeen issues is The Dagger Press (electronic)

Aberdeen is served by Baltimore television stations.

References

  1. ^ 2010 census report on Race, Hispanic or Latino, Age, and Housing Occupancy for Aberdeen
  2. ^ [Plat of Aberdeen, Edmund Law Rogers. 1852]
  3. ^ a b The Aberdeen Room – Exhibits – Aberdeen: Its Three Components
  4. ^ Harford County, MDGenWeb – Aberdeen
  5. ^ Historical Marker DataBase – Halls' Cross Roads
  6. ^ Historic Tour of Hall's Cross Roads
  7. ^ Mechanicsville (historical) in Harford County, MD
  8. ^ Aberdeen Municipality, Harford County, Marlyand
  9. ^ Aberdeen Board Presidents and Mayors
  10. ^ Aberdeen City Government
  11. ^ Aberdeen City Council
  12. ^ Harford County Council District E
  13. ^ Maryland State Senator Nancy Jacobs
  14. ^ B. Dan Riley, Maryland House of Delegates District 34A
  15. ^ Mary-Dulaney James, Maryland House of Delegates District 34A
  16. ^ U.S. Senator Barbara Mikulsi, Maryland
  17. ^ Benjamin L. Cardin, United States Senator for Maryland
  18. ^ Congressman C.A. Dutch Ruppersberger Representing Maryland's 2nd District
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