Abingdon, Maryland
Abingdon is a census-designated place in Harford County, Maryland, United States.[5] The town was founded by and is the birthplace of William Paca, a signer of the Declaration of Independence and the third Governor of Maryland.[8] Since it is located in Harford County, the community of Abingdon is served by the Harford County Board of Education, which consists of an elected-appointed Board of six elected members and three members appointed by the Governor of the State of Maryland.The older Deerfield Elementary and Edgewood High school buildings were replaced by newer, updated facilities by the same name in 2010.[9][10] Prior to Kindergarten, children can attend various child care and preschool programs such as Kiddie Academy whose headquarters are also located in the community of Abingdon.