The western part of Maryland (including the present Allegany County) was originally part of Prince George's County when Maryland was formed in 1696. This county included six … See more

Cities
• Cumberland
• Frostburg
Towns
• Barton
• Lonaconing
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Public K–12 education in the county is handled by Allegany County Public Schools (ACPS). ACPS is governed by an elected, five-member … See more

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 430 square miles (1,100 km ), of which 424 square miles (1,100 km ) is … See more

2020 census
Note: the US Census treats Hispanic/Latino as an ethnic category. This table excludes … See more

Allegany County has been, since colonial times, an important node on the nation's transportation network as a key transition point in the movement of goods and people to and from the ports of the Mid-Atlantic and the agricultural and industrial production centers … See more

The primary mineral resources extracted for use in Allegany County are coal, iron, sandstone, and limestone. Coal-bearing formations are concentrated in the Georges Creek Basin in the western part of the county. See more