The Laws of Maryland at Large, printed in Annapolis in 1765 by Jonas Green and compiled by the Rev. Thomas Bacon, is the most important legal publication from colonial Maryland as well as one of the finest typographic specimens of its time. Chapter XIII contains the act creating Prince George's County in the province of Maryland in 1696. From the Marylandia and Rare Books Department.

Currently on display with the 300 Candles: Slices of Prince George's County exhibit in the Maryland Room, 3rd floor, McKeldin Library at the University of Maryland at College Park.

Prince George's Tricentennial Home page.

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These pages were created as a part of the 1996 PG County Tricentennial celebration. Additional history resources are listed on the bibliography page. These pages are not being updated. They are now located on the Prince George's County Historical Society's web site. Contact links: web site manager - Society information. You can search the entire site through this search form.: