1720Military
=== Early settlements ===
Aberdeen began as a farming community in 1720, when Charles Calvert, the fifth Lord Baltimore, granted 1,140 acres of fertile land to Edward Hall.
1800History
=== Village of Aberdeen ===
The Village of Aberdeen was a development by Edmund Law Rogers around 1800.
1852History
The name originated from its mother city, Aberdeen, Scotland, as a result of the close relationship the Rogers family of Baltimore had with their cousin, the Earl of Aberdeen, w...
1885Architecture
It was designed by Frank Furness and built in 1885 by the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad.
1892Government
From 1892 to 1905, a board president was elected annually by the commissioners.
1895History
congressman for Maryland's 2nd District, 1895–1901
Linwood Clark, U.S.
1906Government
From 1906 to 1954, this election was changed to be biennial.
1918Government
The proving ground was established by Act of Congress and came into operation in January 1918.
1955Government
From 1955 to 1992, the election of a board president was changed back to be annual.
1992Government
In 1992, the Town of Aberdeen revised its charter and became the City of Aberdeen with an elected mayor.
1994History
Boutin, 1994–1998
Douglas S.
1998History
Wilson, 1998–2005
S.
2000History
== Demographics ==
=== 2000 census ===
As of the census of 2000, there were 13,842 people, 5,475 households, and 3,712 families residing in the city.
2005Government
The second mayor was Doug Wilson, and Fred Simmons was elected mayor in 2005.
2007Government
Michael Bennett served as mayor from 2007 to 2015.
2010History
=== 2010 census ===
As of the census of 2010, there were 14,959 people, 5,801 households, and 3,897 families residing in the city.
2015Government
In 2015, Patrick McGrady was elected mayor of Aberdeen and is currently serving a four-year term.
2016History
== References ==
== External links ==
City of Aberdeen Archived 2016-10-25 at the Wayback Machine
2018Disaster
=== 2018 shooting ===
On September 20, 2018, 26-year-old Snochia Moseley opened fire at a Rite Aid warehouse where he temporarily worked.
2027History
Councilmember terms are staggered, with current terms ending in 2027 and 2029.