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Howard County, Maryland

Howard County is a county located in the central part of the U.S. state of Maryland, between Baltimore and Washington, D.C. It is considered part of the Baltimore-Washington Metropolitan Area. In 2010, its population was 287,085. Its county seat is Ellicott City. The center of population of Maryland is located on the county line between Howard County and Anne Arundel County, in the unincorporated town of Jessup.

Located at 39.25, -76.93 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Howard County, Maryland, 1838 establishments in Maryland, Populated places established in 1838, Baltimore metropolitan area, Maryland counties

River Hill, Columbia, Maryland

River Hill is the last and westernmost village to be developed in the town of Columbia, Maryland, though numerous residents have addresses in Clarksville. Construction started in 1990. It is bounded by Maryland Route 108 and Maryland Route 32, and is centered on Trotter Road. The village is divided into two neighborhoods: Pheasant Ridge and Pointers Run, with about 6,500 residents.

Located at 39.2097, -76.9189 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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Columbia, Maryland, Populated places in Howard County, Maryland

River Hill High School

River Hill High School is a public high school in Clarksville, Maryland. It is part of the Howard County public school system. It is one of the two former Technology Magnet schools in Howard County, along with Long Reach High School. It currently participates in the county-wide Career Academy initiative as a replacement to the magnet program.

Located at 39.2151, -76.9293 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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United Airlines Flight 297

United Airlines Flight 297, a Vickers Viscount 745D, was a scheduled flight from Newark International Airport (EWR/KEWR) in Newark, New Jersey to Washington, D.C. with 17 people on board. On November 23, 1962 at approximately 12:24 P.M. EDT, it crashed just northwest of what is now Columbia, Maryland after striking a flock of whistling swans while cruising at 6,000 feet (1,800 m).

Located at 39.2411, -76.9014 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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1962 in Maryland, Airliner accidents and incidents caused by bird strikes, Airliner accidents and incidents in Maryland, United Airlines accidents and incidents, Aviation accidents and incidents in 1962, Howard County, Maryland

Harper's Choice, Columbia, Maryland

Harper's Choice is one of the ten villages that comprise Columbia, Maryland. It lies in the northwest part of Columbia and consists of the neighborhoods of Longfellow, Swansfield, and Hobbit's Glen and had a December 1998 population of 8,695. Harper's Choice is named for Harper Goodloe Carroll, whose estate was in the area. Longfellow was named for the American poet, Henry Wadsworth Longfellow and the street names are from his works. Hobbit's Glen was taken from the works of English author J.

Located at 39.2225, -76.8883 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Columbia, Maryland, Populated places in Howard County, Maryland

Shrine of St. Anthony (Maryland)

The Shrine of St. Anthony is a Roman Catholic shrine honoring St. Anthony of Padua. The shrine is located within the St. Joseph Cupertino Friary in Ellicott City, Maryland, USA. The shrine is a ministry of the Conventual Franciscan Friars, St. Anthony of Padua Province. The friary covers 20,194 sq ft on 320 acres of hills and woodland. The chapel which houses the relic of St. Anthony is open to the public during published visiting hours. Mass is offered daily throughout the year.

Located at 39.2572, -76.9381 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Ellicott City, Maryland, Roman Catholic shrines, Roman Catholic churches in Maryland, Franciscan monasteries in the United States, Renaissance Revival architecture in Maryland, Churches in Howard County, Maryland

Haysfield Airport

Haysfield Airport - MD24 is an airport located in Howard County, Maryland

Located at 39.2333, -76.9333 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Airports in Maryland, Buildings and structures in Howard County, Maryland, Transportation in Howard County, Maryland

Middle Patuxent Environmental Area

The Middle Patuxent Environmental Area (MPEA) is a 1,021 acres wildlife area in Clarksville. It is located next to the River Hill village in the town of Columbia, Maryland, in the United States. The MPEA was created in 1996 for educational, research, and recreational purposes. It is home to over 40 species of mammals, and numerous amphibians, reptiles, fishes, butterflies, plants and other wildlife.

Located at 39.2181, -76.9111 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Parks in Howard County, Maryland, Columbia, Maryland