OUR TOWNS AND COMMUNITIES TOWN OF LA PLATA Welcome to the Town of La Plata! La Plata offers the best of both worlds: the pace of rural life along with the opportunities and amenities of urban living. Rich with history and charm, La Plata serves as the county seat of Charles County. Founded in the 1870’s, it was the mighty railroad industry that put rural La Plata on the map leading to its eventual incorporation in 1888. According to local legend, the Town of La Plata was given its name by Colonel Samuel Chapman, whose family owned 6,000 acres of land that would become the areas of La Plata and Port Tobacco. In his travels, the Colonel was so impressed with the La Plata River in Argentina that he decided to name a portion of his own property “La Plata” after the river. Since La Plata's inception, it has grown into a beautiful and charming town with hundreds of small businesses and several of the county's major employers including Charles County Government, Charles County Board of Education, University of Maryland Charles Regional Medical Center, The Facchina Group of Companies, and The Wills Group. La Plata is a thriving art community. Visitors and residents can enjoy the arts ranging from a number of galleries, the Port Tobacco Players Theater, Roctoberfest, Summer Concerts, public art murals, and the Charles County Arts Alliance Artsfest. Great things continue to happen in La Plata. La Plata holds the distinction of being the First Bird City in Maryland as designated by the state's Maryland Bird Conservation Partnership. Additionally, La Plata is a Tree City USA, Main Street Maryland affiliate, Keep La Plata Beautiful Affiliate, Priority Funding Area, a Sustainable Community, and a Southern Maryland Heritage Area. Home to over 10,000 people, La Plata is unique and authentic, built upon strong community ties. It combines historic charm with contemporary interest, showcasing a pleasing variety of restaurants, shops, services, and entertainment making it the perfect place to dine, shop, and live. Stop by and visit - you just might find La Plata the perfect place to call home!
Population: 9,631 Established: 1870s Incorporated: 1888 Town Hall Address: 305 Queen Anne Street. La Plata, MD 20646 Town Hall Phone: 301-934-8421 Website: www.townoflaplata.org
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2022-2023 Business Directory & Community Guide
