Cecil County, county in Maryland, United States. As of 2020 county had an estimated population of 103,419 inhabitants. The county was created 350 years ago in 1674. Its county seat is Elkton.
There are 7 city/town in Cecil County, MD. The largest city of Cecil County is Elkton with a population of 15,665. Other cities include, Perryville population 4,449, North East population 3,609, Charlestown population 1,198, Port Deposit population 766
Situated along the northeast corridor between Baltimore and Philadelphia, Cecil County, Maryland encapsulates small town charm, natural beauty, and historical appeal. The county seat, Elkton, provides quaint shops and restaurants downtown as well as the historic Holly Hall mansion.
The towns of North East, Chesapeake City, and Rising Sun exude maritime heritage and riverfront views along the shores of the Northeast River and the Chesapeake & Delaware Canal. Smaller communities like Charlestown, Cecilton, and Warwick retain their rural atmospheres amidst a patchwork of farms, marshes, and woodlands.
Outdoor enthusiasts flock to Elk Neck State Park for camping, fishing, hiking, and exploring the rugged Atlantic coastline. Steeped in colonial and nautical history, attractions like the Principio Furnace and the Chesapeake City Canal Museum provide glimpses into Cecil County’s past.
With its blend of natural scenery, historic small towns, and easy access to metropolitan areas, Cecil County offers visitors an authentic taste of Maryland's picturesque northeast corridor.
List of cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Cecil County.
City Name | Title | Population |
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Cecilton | Town of the United States | 674 |
Charlestown | Town in Cecil County, Maryland | 1,198 |
Chesapeake City | Town in Maryland, United States | 695 |
Elkton | Town in northeast Maryland, United States | 15,665 |
North East | Town of the United States | 3,609 |
Perryville | Town of the United States | 4,449 |
Port Deposit | Town in Cecil County, Maryland, United States | 766 |