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Annapolis Neck, MD

Annapolis Neck, a suburb of Annapolis, is a census-designated place in Anne Arundel County, Maryland, United States. As of the 2010 census, its population was 10,950.

The county was named for Lady Anne Arundell, (1615/1616–1649), the daughter of Thomas Arundell, 1st Baron Arundell of Wardour, and members of the ancient family of Arundells in Cornwall, England. She married Cecilius Calvert, second Lord Baltimore, (1605–1675), and the first lord proprietor of the colony, Province of Maryland, in an arranged marriage contract in 1627 or 1628. Modern spelling adds an 'e' to her first name of "Ann" and removes the second 'L' from the family name of "Arundell", but the old traditional spelling of her name is still used in the title of the local historical society, the Ann Arundell County Historical Society.

Anne Arundel County was originally part of St. Mary's County, the province's first erected county in the southern portion of the Province of Maryland, which had first been established by arriving settlers in 1634. In 1650, the year after Lady Ann Arundell's death, the county separated from St. Mary's and "erected" into its own jurisdiction and became the third of the 23 Maryland counties. It was composed of the hundreds of Town Neck, Middle Neck, Broad Neck, South River, West River, and Herring Creek. Between 1654 and 1658, the county was known as "Providence" by many of its early settlers.

On March 25, 1655, after the English Civil War, (1642–1651), in Europe, the Battle of the Severn, the first naval colonial battle ever fought in North America, was fought in Anne Arundel County on the Severn River between Puritan forces supporting the Commonwealth of England and forces loyal to Lord Proprietor Cecilius Calvert. The Commonwealth forces under William Fuller were victorious.

In 1692, the Church of England, also known as the Anglican Church, became the established church of the Province of Maryland through an Act of the General Assembly. Ten counties had been established in the colony, and those counties were divided into 30 parishes, with vestrymen appointed within each. Ann Arundel County was divided into four parishes: Herring Creek, South River, Middle Neck, and Broad Neck.

Between 1694 and 1695, the provincial capital of Maryland was moved from St. Mary's City along the northern shore of the Potomac River across from the southern colonial border with the Province of Virginia in St. Mary's County farther north along the western shore of the Chesapeake Bay, midway in the colony to Annapolis in Anne Arundel County. Before the move, Annapolis was known as "Providence".

Annapolis Neck places a strong emphasis on health and wellness for its residents and visitors. Anne Arundel Medical Center offers comprehensive health services, including wellness check-ups and preventive care programs. Annapolis Athletic Club provides a wide range of fitness classes and a well-equipped gym to help you stay in shape. Pure Barre Annapolis offers low-impact, high-intensity workouts focusing on strength and flexibility. For yoga enthusiasts, Blue Lotus Yoga Studio, Body Balance Yoga, and True Moon Yoga provide a serene environment with various yoga classes to enhance mental and physical well-being. Severna Park Community Center offers swimming and aquatic fitness classes. Annapolis Wellness House provides holistic health services, including massage therapy and wellness coaching. 

Top sites in Annapolis Neck, MD: Quiet Waters Park, Annapolis Harbour Center,  Annapolis City Dock.

Elevation: 39 ft (12 m). ZIP Code: 21405. Area Code: 410, 443. Area: 29.52 km². Population: 10,973 (2020).

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Where did Annapolis Neck, MD get its name?

It wasn't until a Royal Governor, Sir Francis Nicholson, moved the capital here from St. Mary's City that the small seaport received its present name. Sir Francis chose to honor Princess Anne, heir to the throne. In 1708, as Queen, she chartered her colonial namesake as a city. Her royal badge, with a crown over the entwined thistle of Scotland and Tudor rose of England, is depicted on the Annapolis flag.

What is the history of Annapolis Neck, MD?

From its earliest days as a colonial capital city, Annapolis was known as the "Athens of America." Here one could find a wealth of cultural activities, a glittering social season, gracious hospitality, and intellectual stimulation. The small seaport brought visitors from around the world who shared the news of the day while enjoying the ambiance and exquisite tidewater cuisine of the local pubs.

What county is Annapolis Neck, MD in?

Annapolis Neck, a suburb of Annapolis, is a census-designated place in Anne Arundel County, Maryland, United States. As of the 2010 census, its population was 10,950. Anne Arundel County also notated as AA or A.A. County, is located in the U.S. state of Maryland. Anne Arundel County is included in the Baltimore–Columbia–Towson metropolitan statistical area, which is also included in the Washington–Baltimore–Arlington combined statistical area.

Sources

Anne Arundel County

Wikipedia

Quiet Waters Park

Annapolis Harbour Center

Annapolis City Dock

Annapolis Athletic Club

Pure Barre Annapolis

Blue Lotus Yoga Studio

Body Balance Yoga

True Moon Yoga

Severna Park Community Center

Annapolis Wellness House

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