Established in 1650, Anne Arundel County was one of Maryland’s original counties. It was named for Lady Anne Arundell, wife of Cecilius Calvert, 2nd Baron Baltimore and first proprietor of Maryland. From its colonial beginnings, the county’s lands, rivers, the Chesapeake Bay, and the port of Annapolis have played a role in many important events in American history. Evidence of this long and rich past can be found in church, county, military, family, and genealogical records, preserving the stories of residents from the earliest settlers to the present day.
Books
Published works and reference books useful for Anne Arundel County genealogy and history.
General Research Resources
A starting point for key websites, repositories, indexes, and tools for Anne Arundel County Research.
17th Century Land Surveys
Resources connected to land ownership, surveys, tracts, and settlement patterns in 17th-century Anne Arundel County.
Historical Chronology
A timeline of major events that shaped Anne Arundel County history and record creation.
Notable Individuals
Biographical sketches and references for individuals significant to Anne Arundel history and genealogy.
1904 Place Names
Anne Arundel place names recorded in 1904, for locating communities and older geographic references.