Churchton, Maryland

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Churchton, Maryland
Churchton, Maryland (the United States)
Coordinates: 38°48′09″N76°32′13″W / 38.80250°N 76.53694°W / 38.80250; -76.53694 Coordinates: 38°48′09″N76°32′13″W / 38.80250°N 76.53694°W / 38.80250; -76.53694
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Churchton is an unincorporated community in Anne Arundel County, Maryland, United States. [1]

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Natives

Los Angeles based film producer Brian Mercer is a native of Churchton. [2]

Pat's Country Bakery

Pat's Country Bakery was open from 1982 until 2002. Head baker Kevin Mercer baked the 75th birthday cake for President Ronald Reagan. [3]

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References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Churchton, Maryland
  2. Biography for Brian Mercer on IMDb
  3. "Pats Country Bakery Churchton MD, 20733". Manta.com .