Aberdeen

Aberdeen is a city located in Harford County, Maryland, United States, 26 miles (42 km) northeast of Baltimore. The population was 16,254 at the 2020 United States Census. The nearest city to Aberdeen is Havre de Grace, 4.8 miles (7.7 km) to the northeast. The James B. Baker House, Chestnut Ridge, Griffith House, Poplar Hill, Sophia's Dairy, and Swansbury are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. 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. On September 20, 2018, 26-year-old Snochia Moseley opened fire at a Rite Aid she temporarily worked at. She killed three people and injured three others before turning the gun on herself. The city of Aberdeen is located at the north end of Upper Chesapeake Bay. It is part of the Baltimore-Towson Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA), which is the 20th-largest United States metropolitan area. The B.&O. Railroad Station is a historic train station designed in 1885 by Frank Furness and built by the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad. The Ripken Stadium is home of the Aberdeen IronBirds, named after former Baltimore Orioles star player Cal Ripken. Across the street is the Ripken Experience, a baseball complex with ten youth fields for tournaments and clinics.

History

Aberdeen was named after Aberdeen, Scotland, by immigrating Scots. The James B. Baker House, Chestnut Ridge, Griffith House, Poplar Hill, Sophia's Dairy, and Swansbury are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The Village of Aberdeen was a development by Edmund Law Rogers around 1800. In 1892, Aberdeen was incorporated as a town, under Chapter 136 of the Acts of 1892. On September 20, 2018, 26-year-old Snochia Moseley opened fire at a Rite Aid she temporarily worked at. She killed three people and injured three others before turning the gun on herself. In 2015, Patrick McGrady was elected Mayor of Aberdeen and is currently serving a 4-year term. The name originated from 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. The area now known as Aberdeen is a cluster of three communities located at the intersection of Old Philadelphia Road (MD-7, in some places known as Old Post Road) and Bush River Neck Road (then the main road from Swan Creek)Mechanicsville, located at 39°367.3836N 76°1910.8516W, is the largest of the three communities, with a population of around 1,500. The town of Aberdeen is located on the western edge of the Chesapeake on theMain road between Alexandria and Philadelphia called the Old Post road.

Geography

The city of Aberdeen is located at the north end of Upper Chesapeake Bay.According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 6.81 square miles (17.64 km²) of which, 6.80 square miles is land and 0.01square miles (0.03km²) is water. The city is located in the Eastern Seaboard region of the U.S. and is part of the Hampton Roads region. It is located on the eastern shore of the Chesapeake Peninsula. It has a population of 6,816. The town is home to the University of Aberdeen, which was founded in 1858. The University of Aberdeen was the site of the nation's first high school, which opened in 1859. It was named after the city's founder, Alexander Aberdeen. The university was founded by Alexander Aberdeen, who moved to the area from Scotland in 1855. The Aberdeen School District was established in 1876. It became the first public high school in the state of Virginia in 1881. The school was named for Alexander Aberdeen who died in 1883. The current mayor of the city is Auburn Sterling Wright, who was born in 1878. He was a member of the University of Aberdeen's Board of Trustees until his death in 1972. The University of Aberdeen has a history of more than 100 years, including the founding of the College of Arts and Sciences and the College of Technology.

Climate

The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Aberdeen has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps. The town has a population of about 2,000 people. The city has a history of being the site of several World War II battles, including the Battle of the Bulge and the Second World War Battle of Gettysburg. Aberdeen is located on the Missouri River, which runs through the city. The river is a tributary of the Mississippi River. It flows through the town of Aberdeen and into the Mississippi River, which flows into the Gulf of Missouri. The river is known as the "Aberdeen River" and was once the source of the city's water supply. It is also known as "The Little River" due to its proximity to the Little River Gorge, which was once a source of water for the area. The area has a reputation for being a hot and humid place, with hot summers and mild winters. It also has a relatively mild winter, with average temperatures of between °C and °F (°F) in Aberdeen and °S (°C) in the rest of the United States. The region has a high percentage of people who live in the city of Aberdeen, and a low percentage of those who live elsewhere in the state. The population of Aberdeen is around 2,500 people.

Attractions

The B.&.O. Railroad Station is a historic train station in downtown Aberdeen. Ripken Stadium is the home of the Aberdeen IronBirds, and named after former Baltimore Orioles star player Cal Ripken. Victory Street Park on Victory St. features a playground, basketball court, disc-golf, and a dog park. The Historical Society of Harford County is currently in search of funding to save the station from being demolished. It was designed by Frank Furness and built in 1885 by the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad. It is located in the heart of downtown on North Parke Street in Aberdeen. It has an outside field, a playground and is home to the Aberdeen Farmers Market. It's also home to many city events such as the Aberdeen farmers market. It also features the APG Memorial, which is a memorial to the city's first black mayor, William "Bill" McDonough, who was assassinated in 1968. There is also the Aberdeen Festival Park, which has a basketball court and a playground. There's also the Ripken Experience, a baseball complex with ten youth fields for tournaments, camps and clinics. The fields are scaled replicas of current and former MLB stadiums. There are also several public parks in the city, including the Aberdeen Museum of Natural History and the Aberdeen Arts and Crafts Museum, which was built in the 19th century. The B&O Railroad Station has been listed as a National Register of Historic Places since 1885, and is in danger of being torn down.

Demographics

As of the census of 2010, there were 14,959 people, 5,801 households, and 3,897 families residing in the city. The racial makeup of the city was 64.90% White, 30.5% African American, 0.4% Native American, 2.9% Asian, 1.6% Pacific Islander, and 5.3% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.45% of the population. The average household size was 2.51 and the average family size was 3.02. The median income for a household in theCity was $39,190, and the median income. for a family was $48,357. The city's population was 13,842 at the 2000 census. The 2010 census showed the city had a population of 14,859, with 6,191 housing units. The gender makeup was 47.8% male and 52.2% female, with the city's median age at 38 years. The U.S. Census Bureau says the city has a population density of 2,166.2 inhabitants per square mile (836.4/km²) The city is located on the Mississippi River, which runs through the center of the town. It is the only city in the state to have a city center, which is located in the town's central business district. The town's ZIP code is 44701, with a population count of 13,942.

Transportation

I-95 briefly crosses the northwestern corner of Aberdeen and provides access to many major cities, including Baltimore, Philadelphia, Washington, D.C. and New York City. Access to Aberdeen is provided via an interchange with Maryland Route 22, which also connects directly to the Aberdeen Proving Grounds as well as to Bel Air, the county seat. The city of Aberdeen is located on the old Philadelphia, Wilmington and Baltimore Railroad which is now operated by CSX. The new Aberdeen station is Located just south of the East Coast Greenway, the city has access to a walking and biking trail network linking the major cities along the U.S. east coast. It is served by Amtrak Northeast Regional, Maryland Area Regional Commuter (MARC) Penn Line trains and local buses. It also has the Aberdeen Circulator which services the different neighborhoods within the city. It has the Harford Transit LINK public bus system which connects the city with Havre de Grace, Bel Air and Edgewood, Joppatowne and Perryville. It was the site of the World War II Battle of the Bulge, which took place in World War I. The town is home to the American Museum of Natural History, which was founded in 1871. It contains the National Mall, which is one of the oldest public landmarks in the United States, along with the National Museum of American History and Science, which dates back to 1875. The National Mall is located in the heart of the city and was built in the early 1900s.

Government

Aberdeen has had a council-manager form of government since incorporation. The Mayor and Council are elected to four-year terms in November, with terms beginning in November. 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. The city council and mayor are elected by voters to 4-year term beginning in 2011. Their current terms expire in 2023. The mayor and council define policy and appoint the city manager. The council appoints a city manager, who can be dismissed at any time, by vote of the council. The president of the Maryland House of Delegates is Steve Johnson[1] (Democrat) The U.S. House of Representatives is C.A. Dutch Ruppersberger (Dem Democrat) The mayor of Aberdeen is Patrick McGrady (Republican) The Harford County Council is Robert Wagner (Republican). The city manager is Douglas R. Miller (Republican), and the councilwoman is Sandra Landbeck (Democratic) The councilman is Timothy Lindecamp (Republican, Democrat, Republican) The city's mayor and city manager are Adam Hiob and Jason Kolligs (Republicans, respectively) The state legislature is the Maryland General Assembly, which is made up of 34 members. The state's governor is Mary Ann Lisanti (Democratic) (Republican.) The city mayor is Patrick L. McGrady(Republican) (Democratic, Republican, Democrat).

Aberdeen Proving Ground

Aberdeen is home to the U.S. Army's Aberdeen Proving Ground (APG) 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. APG was established by Act of Congress and came into operation in January 1918.

Notable people and groups

Aberdeen is a town in Maryland, United States.It is home to the University of Maryland, College Park and Aberdeen High School.Cal Ripken Sr. was a longtime coach and manager in the Baltimore Orioles organization and father of Cal Ripken Jr. and Billy Ripken.Frank Zappa, musician, lived in Aberdeen for a short period, father worked at APG. Michael D. Griffin, head administrator of NASA, was born in Aberdeen. The town is also the birthplace of former U.S. Congressman Linwood Clark, who served from 1895 to 1901. It is also home to several professional athletes, including Gary Neal, Erin Henderson, Jai Lewis and Irv Pankey. The city is also known as the home of theoor mother, Moor Mother, who was a poet, activist and Playboy Playmate of the Month in 1980. It was also the site of the World War II-era Battle of the Bulge, which saw the Battle of Gettysburg, which was fought between German and American troops in the late 1800s and early 1900s. The Battle of Aberdeen was one of the bloodiest battles in American history, killing more than 1,000 people and injuring more than 3,000. The battle was fought near the town of Aberdeen, Maryland, which is located on the Maryland seaport of the Rappahannock River, about 30 miles north of the city of Baltimore. The U.N. World Trade Center, which opened in 1945, is also based in Aberdeen, and was built in the 1950s.

Air Quality, Water Quality, Superfund Sites & UV Index

The Air Quality index is in Aberdeen, Harford County, Maryland = 24.2. These Air Quality index is based on annual reports from the EPA. Higher values are better (100=best). The number of ozone alert days is used as an indicator of air quality, as are the amounts of seven pollutants including particulates, carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide, lead, and volatile organic chemicals. The Water Quality Index is 47. A measure of the quality of an area’s water supply as rated by the EPA. Higher values are better (100=best). The EPA has a complex method of measuring the watershed quality, using 15 indicators such as pollutants, turbidity, sediments, and toxic discharges. The Superfund Sites Index is 41. Higher is better (100=best). Based upon the number and impact of EPA Superfund pollution sites in the county, including spending on the cleanup efforts. The UV Index in Aberdeen = 3.9 and is a measure of an area's exposure to the sun's ultraviolet rays. This is most often a combination of sunny weather, altitude, and latitude. The UV Index has been defined by the WHO (www.who.int/news-room/questions-and-answers/item/radiation-the-ultraviolet-(uv)-index) and is uniform worldwide.

Employed

The most recent city population of 16,254 individuals with a median age of 37.9 age the population grows by 0.34% in Aberdeen, Harford County, Maryland population since 2000 and are distributed over a density of 2,464.59 residents per square mile of area (951.62/km²). There are average 2.42 people per household in the 5,689 households with an average household income of $49,284 a year. The unemployment rate in Alabama is 7.20% of the available work force and has dropped -4.84% over the most recent 12-month period and the projected change in job supply over the next decade based on migration patterns, economic growth, and other factors will increase by 23.12%. The number of physicians in Aberdeen per 100,000 population = 143.8.

Weather

The annual rainfall in Aberdeen = 42.3 inches and the annual snowfall = 11.6 inches. The annual number of days with measurable precipitation (over .01 inch) = 95. The average number of days per year that are predominantly sunny = 208. 87 degrees Fahrenheit is the average daily high temperature for the month of July and 25.2 degrees Fahrenheit is the average daily low temperature for the month of January. The Comfort Index (higher=better) is 42, where higher values mean a more pleasant climate. The Comfort Index measure recognizes that humidity by itself isn't the problem. (Have you noticed nobody ever complains about the weather being 'cold and humid?) It's in the summertime that we notice the humidity the most, when it's hot and muggy. Our Comfort Index uses a combination of afternoon summer temperature and humidity to closely predict the effect that the humidity will have on people.

Median Home Cost

The percentage of housing units in Aberdeen, Harford County, Maryland which are owned by the occupant = 53.35%. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, or room occupied as separate living quarters. The average age of homes = 38 years with median home cost = $210,280 and home appreciation of -6.39%. This is the value of the years most recent home sales data. Its important to note that this is not the average (or arithmetic mean). The median home price is the middle value when you arrange all the sales prices of homes from lowest to highest. This is a better indicator than the average, because the median is not changed as much by a few unusually high or low values. The property tax rate of $10.49 shown here is the rate per $1,000 of home value. If for simplification for example the tax rate is $14.00 and the home value is $250,000, the property tax would be $14.00 x ($250,000/1000), or $3500. This is the 'effective' tax rate.

Study

The local school district spends $5,762 per student. There are 14.8 students for each teacher in the school, 373 students for each Librarian and 407 students for each Counselor. 5.17% of the area’s population over the age of 25 with an Associate Degree or other 2-year college degree, 8.97% with a master’s degree, Ph.D. or other advanced college degree and 6.38% with high school diplomas or high school equivalency degrees (GEDs).