Caroline County

Caroline County is located on the beautiful Eastern Shore of Maryland and is known as the “Green Garden County.” The County’s over 33,000 residents are proud of their rich rural and agricultural heritage and enjoy access to over 5,000 acres of parkland and wildlife preserves and miles of scenic rivers and streams. The Town of Denton is the County seat and is home to many historical buildings and a charming downtown. Caroline County is centrally and conveniently located – the beautiful Atlantic beaches of Maryland and Delaware are less than an hour away and the bustle and culture of Washington, D.C. and Baltimore can be reached in only ninety minutes. Further, many of the Chesapeake Bay’s most charming and historic towns are within easy driving distance. As a local government, Caroline County provides quality public services to its residents. The nine internal departments are Emergency Services, Public Works, Corrections, Planning & Codes, Recreation & Parks, Tax, Finance, Human Resources, and Information Technology. Caroline County funds a wide range of allied agencies including the local Board of Education, Sheriff's Office, Library, and Chesapeake College. The County also is one of the largest local employers. Caroline County is a "Code Home Rule"​ county where the three-Commissioner governing has broad authority to pass local laws. The Commissioners work in partnership with the County's ten incorporated municipalities to advocate on behalf of local residents and businesses.