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Origin:
Washington County was created from Frederick County by resolve of the Constitutional Convention of 1776. The County was named for George Washington (1732-1799), commander of the Continental forces during the Revolutionary War, and first president of the United States. County Code
County Seat:
Hagerstown , MD 21740
Form of Government:
County Commissioners
Population:
1990 census: 121,393
2000 census: 131,923
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