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Chestertown is a town in Kent County.
It is the county seat.
The community was named for the Chester River.
The latitude of Chestertown is 39.208N. The longitude is -76.066W.
It is in the Eastern Standard time zone. Elevation is 20 feet.The estimated population, in 2003, was 4,678.
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$31,530National
$41,994
Source: 2000 census, U.S. Census BureauFor more census details and comparisons, see our Chestertown demographic reports
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Chestertown flourished in the late 1700s as the main tobacco and wheat port along the Eastern Shore.
- Kent County Fair - July 19-21, 2007
Chestertown is a sleepy town; after dark, it's almost comatose.
-- Washington Post travel section, July 30, 2000
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14% of Chestertown residents report German ancestry, and 12% report Irish. For more info on local ancestry groups, see the Chestertown ancestry & family history guide.
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- National Council on Independent Living
At the time of the 2000 census, the per capita income in Chestertown was $18,769, compared with $21,587 nationally.
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29% of Chestertown residents age 25 and older have a bachelor's or advanced college degree.
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- Air pollution in Kent County
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- Nature Conservancy projects in Maryland
- Ozone status & air pollution - American Lung Association
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- Toxic chemical releases in Kent County
- Water levels & streamflow conditions in Maryland
- Kent County Fair - July 19-21, 2007
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Historic districts in Chestertown include Chestertown Historic District ... View historic districts
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- Post history questions in Kent County genealogy forum
Median rent in Chestertown, at the time of the 2000 Census, was $465. Monthly homeowner costs, for people with mortgages, were $1,063.
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Libraries in Chestertown include Kent County Branch ... View libraries
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Kent County supported George W. Bush in the 2004 presidential election. For more information, see our Chestertown political report.
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The average commute time for Chestertown workers is 17 minutes, compared with 26 minutes nationwide.
Hotels in Chestertown include Brampton Bed & Breakfast, Comfort Suites Chestertown.
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