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AN OVERVIEW OF HARFORD COUNTY, MARYLAND

1784 The Act of 1784 changed the name of Scott’s Improvement Enlarged to “Belle Aire” (current day Bel Air).

1785 Havre de Grace was incorporated.

1813 On May 3rd, the town of Havre de Grace was plundered and burned by the British during the War of 1812.

1917 Aberdeen Proving Ground and Edgewood Arsenal were established.

1964 The County Coat of Arms was designed by George Van Bibber and adopted by the County Commissioners on September 28, 1964.

1 9 7 Harford County Charter Government began. The Harford County Charter was adopted by the eligible voters on November 7, 1972, and became effective December 7, 1972.

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