Cities & Towns in Charles County, MD

Charles County, county in Maryland, United States. As of 2020 county had an estimated population of 164,436 inhabitants. The county was created 366 years ago in 1658. Its county seat is La Plata.

There are 0 city/town in Charles County, MD.

Situated along the southern tip of Maryland, Charles County borders the Potomac River and contains a mix of historic port towns, rural landscapes, and DC suburbs. As the county seat, La Plata serves as the governmental hub with the county courthouse, offices, and shops and restaurants in its walkable downtown.

The city of Waldorf began as a colonial tobacco port and railroad town, evolving into one of the fastest growing areas of Charles County as a DC bedroom community. Smaller towns like Port Tobacco and Charlotte Hall retain their historic charm with antique shops and remnants of centuries past.

Along the shores of the Potomac, the riverside town of Port Tobacco was founded in the 17th century as one of Maryland’s great tobacco inspection and shipping sites. Outdoor lovers flock to the shores and trails of places like Indian Head, while Pisgah and Popes Creek offer quiet country living.

From the historic elegance of homes and sites in La Plata, to the bustling expansion of Waldorf, to the lazy Potomac waterfronts, Charles County encapsulates the full scope of life in Southern Maryland, old and new.

All Charles County Cities (Aphebetical)

List of cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Charles County.

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