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| Leonardtown is in the Third Election District of St. Mary's County.
The town is centrally located in the county and lies at the head of
Breton Bay. MD Rt. 5 is the major highway, running east to west, and
MD Rt. 245 runs north to intersect with MD Rt. 235. |
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| The population of Leonardtown is 1,896 according to the 2000 census.
Housing is generally single family in small scattered developments
with a few townhouses and apartments. Leonardtown's central location
in St. Mary's County, distinction as county seat, central utilities,
and offer of future job opportunities, is insuring better than
average development. |
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