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Rockville, Maryland

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Location in the State of Maryland
Location in the State of Maryland
Coordinates: 39°5′1″N 77°8′54″W / 39.08361, -77.14833
Country United States
State Maryland
County Montgomery
Founded 1717
Incorporated 1860
Government
 - Mayor Larry Giammo
Area
 - Total 13.4 sq mi (34.8 km²)
 - Land 13.4 sq mi (34.8 km²)
 - Water 0 sq mi (0 km²)
Elevation 451 ft (137 m)
Population (2006)
 - City 59,114
 - Density 3,524.1/sq mi (1,360.3/km²)
 - Metro 5,139,549
Time zone EST (UTC-5)
 - Summer (DST) EDT (UTC-4)
Area code(s) 301
FIPS code 24-67675
GNIS feature ID 0586901
Website: http://www.rockvillemd.gov/

Rockville is the county seat of Montgomery County, Maryland, United States. According to the 2006 census update, the city had a total population of 59,114, making it the second largest city in Maryland.[1] Image File history File links Size of this preview: 800 × 533 pixelsFull resolution (1536 × 1024 pixels, file size: 120 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) The skyline of downtown Rockville, Maryland. ... Image File history File links Seal of Rockville, Maryland This image depicts a seal, an emblem, a coat of arms or a crest. ... Image File history File links Montgomery_County_Maryland_Incorporated_and_Unincorporated_areas_Rockville_Highlighted. ... Official language(s) None (English, de facto) Capital Annapolis Largest city Baltimore Area  Ranked 42nd  - Total 12,407 sq mi (32,133 km²)  - Width 101 miles (145 km)  - Length 249 miles (400 km)  - % water 21  - Latitude 37° 53′ N to 39° 43′ N  - Longitude 75° 03′ W to 79° 29... 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Montgomery County of the U.S. state of Maryland is situated just north of Washington, D.C. and Southwest of Baltimore. ... Official language(s) None (English, de facto) Capital Annapolis Largest city Baltimore Area  Ranked 42nd  - Total 12,407 sq mi (32,133 km²)  - Width 101 miles (145 km)  - Length 249 miles (400 km)  - % water 21  - Latitude 37° 53′ N to 39° 43′ N  - Longitude 75° 03′ W to 79° 29...

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History

Situated in Piedmont region and crossed by three creeks (Rock Creek, Cabin John Creek, and Watts Branch), Rockville provided an excellent refuge for semi-nomadic Native Americans as early as 8000 BC. By the first millennium BC, a few of these groups had settled down into year-round agricultural communities that exploited the native flora, including sunflowers and marsh elder. By AD 1200, these early groups (dubbed Montgomery Indians by later archaeologists) were increasingly drawn into conflict with the Senecas and Susquehannocks who had migrated south from Pennsylvania and New York. Within the present-day boundaries of the city, six prehistoric sites have been uncovered and documented, and borne artifacts several thousand years old. By the year 1700, under pressure from European colonists, the majority of these original inhabitants had been driven away. The James River winds its way among piedmont hills in central Virginia. ... The primary meaning of stream is a body of water, confined within a bed and banks and having a detectable current. ... Rock Creek is a free-flowing tributary of the Potomac River, which empties into the Atlantic Ocean via Chesapeake Bay. ... Communities of nomadic people move from place to place, rather than settling down in one location. ... Chief Quanah Parker of the Quahadi Comanche Native Americans in the United States (also Indians, American Indians, First Americans, Indigenous Peoples, Aboriginal Peoples, Aboriginal Americans, Amerindians, Amerinds, or Original Americans) are those indigenous peoples within the territory which is now encompassed by the continental United States, and their descendants in... (2nd millennium BC – 1st millennium BC – 1st millennium AD – other millennia) Events The Iron Age began in Western Europe Egypt declined as a major power The Tanakh was written Buddhism was founded Cyrus the Great conquered Babylon and created the Persian Empire (6th century BC) Sparta and... For other uses, see Sunflower (disambiguation). ... Archaeology or sometimes in American English archeology (from the Greek words αρχαίος = ancient and λόγος = word/speech) is the study of human cultures through the recovery, documentation and analysis of material remains, including architecture, artefacts, biofacts, human remains, and landscapes. ... The Seneca Tribe, or Onodowohgah (People of the Hill Top), traditionally lived in New York State between the Genesee River and Canandaigua Lake. ... Susquehannock The Susquehannock people were natives of areas adjacent to the Susquehanna River and its tributaries from the southern part of what is now New York, through Pennsylvania, to the mouth of the Susquehanna in Maryland at the north end of the Chesapeake Bay. ... Capital Harrisburg Largest city Philadelphia Area  Ranked 33rd  - Total 46,055 sq mi (119,283 km²)  - Width 280 miles (455 km)  - Length 160 miles (255 km)  - % water 2. ... This article is about the state. ... For other uses, see Europe (disambiguation). ...


The first land patents in the Rockville area were obtained by Arthur Nelson between 1717 and 1735. Within three decades, the first permanent buildings in what would become the center of Rockville were established on this land. Still a part of Prince George's County at this time, the growth of Daniel Dulaney's Frederick Town prompted the separation of the western portion of the county, including Rockville, into Frederick County in 1748. For other uses, see Patent (disambiguation). ... Prince Georges County is located in the U.S. state of Maryland immediately north, east, and south of Washington, D.C. It is the wealthiest majority African-American county in the nation. ... Location in Maryland Coordinates: , Country United States State Maryland County Frederick Founded 1745 Government  - Mayor William J. Holtzinger (R)  - Board of Alderman Marcia Hall (D) Alan E. Imhoff (R) David P. Koontz (D) Donna K. Ramsburg (D) C. Paul Smith (R) Area  - City  20. ... Frederick County is located in the western part of the U.S. state of Maryland, bordering the southern border of Pennsylvania and the northeastern border of Virginia. ...


Being a small, unincorporated town, early Rockville was known by a variety of names, including Owen's Ordinary, Hungerford's Tavern, and Daley's Tavern. The first recorded mention of the settlement which would later become known as Rockville dates to the Braddock Expedition in 1755. On April 14, one of the approximately two thousand men who were accompanying General Edward Braddock through wrote the following: "we marched to larance Owings or Owings Oardianary, a Single House, it being 18 miles and very dirty." Owen's Ordinary was a small rest stop on Rock Creek Main Road (later the Rockville Pike), which stretched from George Town to Frederick Town, and was then one of the largest thoroughfares in the colony of Maryland. Combatants France Indian Tribes Britain Commanders Liénard de Beaujeu † Jean-Daniel Dumas Charles de Langlade Edward Braddock † Strength 105 regulars 147 militia 600 natives 1,459 regulars and militia Casualties 23 killed 20 wounded 456 killed 521 wounded The Braddock expedition (also called Braddocks campaign) was a failed... General Edward Braddock General Edward Braddock (1695? – July 13, 1755) was a British soldier and commander-in-chief for North America during the actions at the start of the French and Indian War. ... “Miles” redirects here. ... The familiar golden dome of Washingtons once venerable Riggs Bank, now amalgamated into PNC Bank, at the northeast corner of Wisconsin Avenue and M Street NW. Georgetown in red Georgetown is a neighborhood located in the Northwest quadrant of Washington, D.C., along the Potomac River waterfront. ... Location in Maryland Coordinates: , Country United States State Maryland County Frederick Founded 1745 Government  - Mayor William J. Holtzinger (R)  - Board of Alderman Marcia Hall (D) Alan E. Imhoff (R) David P. Koontz (D) Donna K. Ramsburg (D) C. Paul Smith (R) Area  - City  20. ...


On September 6, 1776, the Maryland Constitutional Convention agreed to a proposal introduced by Dr. Thomas Sprigg Wootton wherein Frederick County, the largest and most populous county in Maryland, would be divided into three smaller units. The southern portion of the county, of which Rockville was a part, was named Montgomery County. The most populous and prosperous urban center in this new county was George Town, but its location at the far southern edge rendered it worthless as a seat of local government. Rockville, a small, but centrally located and well travelled town, was chosen as the seat of the county's government. Thereafter, the village was referred to by all as Montgomery Court House. is the 249th day of the year (250th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1776 (MDCCLXXVI) was a leap year starting on Monday (link will display the full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar (or a leap year starting on Thursday of the 11-day slower Julian calendar). ... The Great Seal of Maryland The current Constitution of Maryland, which was ratified by the people of the state on September 18, 1867, forms the basic law for the U.S. state of Maryland. ...

Beall-Dawson House, on West Montgomery Avenue near Rockville Town Center, was built in 1815. The home was owned by Upton Beall, Clerk of the Montgomery County Court.
Beall-Dawson House, on West Montgomery Avenue near Rockville Town Center, was built in 1815. The home was owned by Upton Beall, Clerk of the Montgomery County Court.

In 1784, William Prather Williams, a local landowner, hired a surveyor to lay out much of the town. In his honour, many took to calling the town Williamsburgh. In practice, however, Williamsburgh and Montgomery Court House were used interchangeably. On July 16, 1803, when the area was officially entered into the county land records, however, the name used was "Rockville," believed to be derived from Rock Creek. Nevertheless, the name Montgomery Court House continued to appear on maps and other documents through the 1820s. Image File history File linksMetadata Download high resolution version (2272x1704, 3224 KB) Summary Beall-Dawson house, located in Rockville, Maryland, was built in 1815 by Upton Beall, Clerk of the Montgomery County Court. ... Image File history File linksMetadata Download high resolution version (2272x1704, 3224 KB) Summary Beall-Dawson house, located in Rockville, Maryland, was built in 1815 by Upton Beall, Clerk of the Montgomery County Court. ... Williamsburgh is a place name, derived from the name William and the Scots language and Scottish English word burgh: Williamsburgh, Paisley, a residential area in Paisley, Scotland, originally a separate village outwith the boundary of the ancient Burgh of Paisley Williamsburg, Brooklyn, originally called Williamsburgh from 1802-1855 Rockville, Maryland... is the 197th day of the year (198th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... 1803 was a common year starting on Saturday (see link for calendar). ...


By petition of Rockville's citizens, the Maryland General Assembly incorporated the village on March 10, 1860. During the American Civil War, General George B. McClellan stayed at the Beall Dawson house in 1862. In addition, General J.E.B. Stuart and an army of 8,000 Confederate cavalrymen marched through and occupied Rockville on June 28, 1863 while on their way to Gettysburg and stayed at the Prettyman house. Jubal Anderson Early had also crossed through Maryland, on his way to and from his attack on Washington. The Maryland State House in downtown Annapolis. ... March 10 is the 69th day of the year (70th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... 1860 is the leap year starting on Sunday. ... Combatants United States of America (Union) Confederate States of America (Confederacy) Commanders Abraham Lincoln, Ulysses S. Grant Jefferson Davis, Robert E. Lee Strength 2,200,000 1,064,000 Casualties 110,000 killed in action, 360,000 total dead, 275,200 wounded 93,000 killed in action, 258,000 total... For the 1960s commissioner of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, see George McClellan (police commissioner). ... James Ewell Brown Stuart (February 6, 1833 – May 12, 1864) was an American soldier from Virginia and a Confederate Army general during the American Civil War. ... This article is in need of attention. ... Not to be confused with Golgotha, which was called Calvary. ... is the 179th day of the year (180th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1863 (MDCCCLXIII) was a common year starting on Thursday (link will display the full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar (or a common year starting on Tuesday of the 12-day slower Julian calendar). ... Combatants United States of America (Union) Confederate States of America Commanders George G. Meade Robert E. Lee Strength 93,921[1] 71,699[2] Casualties 23,055 (3,155 killed, 14,531 wounded, 5,369 captured/missing)[1] 23,231 (4,708 killed, 12,693 wounded, 5,830 captured/missing... Jubal Anderson Early (November 3, 1816 – March 2, 1894) was a lawyer and Confederate general in the American Civil War. ...


In 1873, the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad arrived, making Rockville easily accessible from Washington, D.C. In July 1891, the Tennallytown and Rockville Railway inaugurated Rockville's first trolley service connecting to the Georgetown and Tennallytown Railway terminus at Western Avenue and Wisconsin Avenue. The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad (B&O) was one of the oldest railroads in the United States, with an original line from the port of Baltimore, Maryland, west to the Ohio River at Wheeling and Parkersburg, West Virginia. ... For other uses, see Washington, D.C. (disambiguation). ... This article refers to the streetcars that existed in Washington prior to 1962. ... This article refers to public transport vehicles running on rails. ... This article refers to the streetcars that existed in Washington prior to 1962. ...

Baltimore and Ohio Railroad station in Rockville.
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad station in Rockville.

This provided service from Georgetown to Rockville, connecting Rockville to Washington, D.C. by trolley. Trolley service operated for four decades, until, eclipsed by the growing popularity of the automobile, service was halted in August 1935. The Blue Ridge Transportation Company provided bus service for Rockville and Montgomery County from 1924 through 1955. After 1955, Rockville would not see a concerted effort to develop a public transportation infrastructure until the 1970s, when the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) began work to extend the Washington Metro into Rockville and extended Metrobus service into Montgomery County. The Rockville station of Washington Metro began service on July 25, 1984, and the Twinbrook station began service on December 15, 1984. Metrobus service was supplemented by Montgomery County's own Ride On bus service starting in 1979. MARC, Maryland's Rail Commuter service, serves Rockville with its Brunswick line. From Rockville MARC provides service to Union Station in Washington D.C. (southbound) and, Frederick and Martinsburg, WV (northbound), as well as intermediate points. Amtrak, the national passenger rail system, provides service from Rockville to Chicago and Washington D.C. Image File history File linksMetadata Download high resolution version (2272x1704, 1876 KB) Summary Baltimore & Ohio railroad station in Rockville, Maryland. ... Image File history File linksMetadata Download high resolution version (2272x1704, 1876 KB) Summary Baltimore & Ohio railroad station in Rockville, Maryland. ... The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad (B&O) was one of the oldest railroads in the United States, with an original line from the port of Baltimore, Maryland, west to the Ohio River at Wheeling and Parkersburg, West Virginia. ... “Car” and “Cars” redirect here. ... A taxi serving as a bus Public transport comprises all transport systems in which the passengers do not travel in their own vehicles. ... The Jackson Graham Building, where Metro headquarters is located. ... The Washington Metro, or simply Metro, is the rapid transit system of Washington, D.C., and neighboring suburban communities in Maryland and Virginia, both inside and outside the Capital Beltway. ... Rockville is a Washington Metro station in Montgomery County, Maryland on the Red Line. ... is the 206th day of the year (207th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... This article is about the year. ... Twinbrook station. ... is the 349th day of the year (350th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... This article is about the year. ... MARC, prior to 1984 known as Maryland Rail Commuter Service, is a commuter rail system comprising three lines in the Baltimore-Washington Metropolitan Area. ... Union Station is the grand ceremonial train station designed to be the entrance to Washington, D.C. when it opened in 1907. ... Frederick, Maryland is a city in Frederick County, Maryland, of which it is the county seat. ... Location of Martinsburg in West Virginia Coordinates: Country United States State West Virginia County Berkeley Mayor George Karos Area    - City 13. ... The high-speed Acela Express in West Windsor, New Jersey. ... Nickname: Motto: Urbs in Horto (Latin: City in a Garden), I Will Location in the Chicago metro area and Illinois Coordinates: , Country State Counties Cook, DuPage Settled 1770s Incorporated March 4, 1837 Government  - Mayor Richard M. Daley (D) Area  - City  234. ... Aerial photo (looking NW) of the Washington Monument and the White House in Washington, DC. Washington, D.C., officially the District of Columbia (also known as D.C.; Washington; the Nations Capital; the District; and, historically, the Federal City) is the capital city and administrative district of the United...


From the 1960s, Rockville's town center, formerly one of the area's commercial centers, suffered from a period of decline. Attempts to revitalize interest in the region culminated in the unsuccessful Rockville Mall which failed to attract either major retailers or customers, and was demolished in 1994. Although efforts to restore the town center continue, the majority of the city's economic activity has since relocated along Rockville Pike (MD Route 355/Wisconsin Avenue). In 2004, Rockville Mayor Larry Giammo announced plans to renovate the Rockville Town Center, including building new stores and housing and relocating the city's library. In the past year, the new Rockville Town Center has been transformed and includes a number of boutique-like stores, chain restaurants, and apartment complexes.[2] In commerce, a retailer buys goods or products in large quantities from manufacturers or importers, either directly or through a wholesaler, and then sells individual items or small quantities to the general public or end user customers, usually in a shop, also called store. ... The intersection of Wisconsin Avenue and M Street is the commercial heart of Georgetown. ... Larry Giammo is the current mayor of Rockville, Maryland. ...


The city is closely associated with the neighboring towns of Kensington and the unincorporated census-designated place, North Bethesda. The Music Center at Strathmore, an arts and theater center, opened in February 2005 in the latter of these two areas and is presently the second home of the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra. Kensington is a town in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States. ... A census-designated place (CDP) is an area identified by the United States Census Bureau for statistical reporting. ... North Bethesda is a census-designated place and an uncorporated area located in Montgomery County, Maryland. ... Strathmore is a cultural and artistic venue and institution in North Bethesda, Maryland. ... The Baltimore Symphony Orchestra (BSO) is an American orchestra based in Baltimore, Maryland. ...


Notable

The grave site of F. Scott Fitzgerald is located at St. Mary's Church, in the center of Rockville, and there is a small theater next to Glenview Mansion in the Civic Center Park named after him. Francis Scott Key Fitzgerald (September 24, 1896 – December 21, 1940) was an American Jazz Age author of novels and short stories. ...


The alternative rock band R.E.M. wrote and performed a song about Rockville, called "(Don't Go Back to) Rockville," that appears on the album Reckoning. [1] R.E.M. is an American rock band formed in Athens, Georgia in 1980 by Bill Berry (drums), Peter Buck (guitar), Mike Mills (bass guitar), and Michael Stipe (vocals). ... (Dont Go Back To) Rockville was the second and final single released by R.E.M. from their second studio album Reckoning. ... Reckoning is the second album by the band R.E.M. It was released in 1984 by independent label I.R.S. Records to critical acclaim and stronger record sales than their debut. ...


The United States Public Health Service headquarters office buildings are in South Rockville.


Geography

Boundaries of Rockville as of 2004

Rockville is located at 35°5'1" North, 77°8'54" West (39.083708, -77.148226),GR1 in the approximate center of Montgomery County. Image File history File links Boundaries of the city of Rockville, Maryland, as of 2004 File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete this old version, (rev) = revert to this old version. ... Image File history File links Boundaries of the city of Rockville, Maryland, as of 2004 File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete this old version, (rev) = revert to this old version. ...


According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 34.8 km² (13.4 mi²). 34.8 km² (13.4 mi²) of it is land and it contains no major bodies of water. The United States Census Bureau (officially Bureau of the Census as defined in Title ) is a part of the United States Department of Commerce. ... Square kilometre (U.S. spelling: square kilometer), symbol km², is a decimal multiple of SI unit of surface area square metre, one of the SI derived units. ... A square mile is an English unit of area equal to that of a square with sides each 1 statute mile (≈1,609 m) in length. ...


Demographics

As of the 2003 census update, there are 52,375 people and 19,895 households living within the boundaries of the city. These figures are an increase from the earlier 2000 census, which cited a total population of 47,388 people, 17,247 households, and 12,003 families residing in the city. Image:1870 census Lindauer Weber 01. ...


The population density is 1,360.3/km² (3,524.1/mi²). There are 17,786 housing units at an average density of 510.6/km² (1,322.7/mi²). The racial makeup of the city is 67.78% White, 9.11% African American, 0.34% Native American, 14.83% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 4.78% from other races, and 3.13% from two or more races. 11.67% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race. Rockville is home to the largest Chinese community in Maryland, and one of the largest on the East Coast; the city is widely considered to be a Little Taipei. The city also has a large Korean population as well. Rockville is also a center of the Washington D.C.'s Jewish population as it contains several synagogues, kosher restaurants, and the largest of the Washington area's three Jewish community centers which includes a Jewish nursing home, day school, theater, and educational facility. The community also boasts a sizable Indian population. The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The word Jew ( Hebrew: יהודי) is used in a wide number of ways, but generally refers to a follower of the Jewish faith, a child of a Jewish mother, or someone of Jewish descent with a connection to Jewish culture or ethnicity and often a combination... The circled U indicates that this can of tuna is certified kosher by the Union of Orthodox Congregations. ...


There are 17,247 households out of which 33.0% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.6% are married couples living together, 9.5% have a female householder with no husband present, and 30.4% are non-families. 23.8% of all households are made up of individuals and 8.9% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.65 and the average family size is 3.13. Marriage is an interpersonal relationship with governmental, social, or religious recognition, usually intimate and sexual, and often created as a contract, or through civil process. ...


In the city the population is spread out with 23.4% under the age of 18, 7.0% from 18 to 24, 32.1% from 25 to 44, 24.4% from 45 to 64, and 13.1% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 38 years. For every 100 females there are 95.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 92.2 males.


The median income for a household in the city as of 2003 is $73,275. As of 2000, the median income for a family was $79,051. Males have a median income of $53,764 versus $38,788 for females. The per capita income for the city is $30,518. 7.8% of the population and 5.6% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 8.9% of those under the age of 18 and 7.9% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line. The per capita income for a group of people may be defined as their total personal income, divided by the total population. ... Map of countries showing percentage of population who have an income below the national poverty line The poverty line is the level of income below which one cannot afford to purchase all the resources one requires to live. ...


Sports

Ray Cunningham All Star Game 06 The Maryland Nighthawks are an American Basketball Association (ABA) team based in Rockville, Maryland. ... The Premier Basketball League is a new league scheduled to begin play in Fall 2007. ...

Government

Rockville has a council-manager form of government[3].


Mayor

The current Mayor of Rockville is Larry Giammo. Previous mayors include:[4]

  • Rose Krasnow (1995-2001)
  • James Coyle (1993-1995)
  • Douglas M. Duncan (1987-1993)
  • Steven Van Grack (1985-1987)

Doug Duncan Douglas M. Duncan (born October 25, 1955) is a Democratic politician from Maryland who has served as County Executive of Montgomery County since 1994. ...

Representative body

Rockville has a four-member City Council, whose members, along with the Mayor, serve as the legislative body of the city. The Council members for the 2005 to 2007 session are Susan Hoffmann, Bob Dorsey, Phyllis Marcuccio, and Anne Robbins. A city council is the most common style of legislative government in a city or town. ...


Departments and offices

The city manager oversees the following departments:

  • Community Planning and Development Services
  • Finance
  • Human Resources
  • Information and Technology
  • Police
  • Public Works
  • Recreation and Parks[5]

Education

Rockville is served by Montgomery County Public Schools. The Montgomery County Public Schools system in Montgomery County, Maryland, USA is noted for its nationwide excellence. ...


Institutions of higher education in Rockville include Montgomery College (Rockville Campus), University of Maryland University College (main campus is in Adelphi, Maryland), and Johns Hopkins University (Montgomery County Campus); main campus is in Baltimore, Maryland). Montgomery College is one of Marylands community colleges, sometimes humorously referred to as Harvard on the Pike (Pike referring to Rockville Pike, the major road to which the colleges Rockville campus is adjacent). ... The University of Maryland University College (UMUC), located in the unincorporated community of Adelphi in Prince Georges County, Maryland in the United States, is the second-largest university in Maryland. ... Adelphi is a community (and census-designated place) in Prince Georges County, Maryland, United States. ... The Johns Hopkins University, founded in 1876, is a private institution of higher learning located in Baltimore, Maryland, United States. ... Baltimore redirects here. ...


Transportation

Railways

The Red Line of the Washington metro rail system services the Rockville station and Twinbrook station. The Rockville station is located at Hungerford Drive near Park Avenue. The Twinbrook station is located near Rockville Pike and Halpine Road with entrances on Chapman Avenue. The Red Line of the Washington Metro consists of 27 subway stations from Shady Grove to Glenmont. ... The Washington Metro, or simply Metro, is the rapid transit system of Washington, D.C., and neighboring suburban communities in Maryland and Virginia, both inside and outside the Capital Beltway. ... Rockville is a Washington Metro station in Montgomery County, Maryland on the Red Line. ... Twinbrook station. ...


At the same location as the Rockville metro station is Rockville Station on the Brunswick Line of the MARC commuter rail system, which runs to and from Washington, DC. MARC, prior to 1984 known as Maryland Rail Commuter Service, is a Regional rail system comprising three lines in the Baltimore-Washington Metropolitan Area. ... MARC, prior to 1984 known as Maryland Rail Commuter Service, is a commuter rail system comprising three lines in the Baltimore-Washington Metropolitan Area. ... Aerial photo (looking NW) of the Washington Monument and the White House in Washington, DC. Washington, D.C., officially the District of Columbia (also known as D.C.; Washington; the Nations Capital; the District; and, historically, the Federal City) is the capital city and administrative district of the United...


Amtrak, the national passenger rail system, provides intercity train service to Rockville. The city's passenger rail station is located at 251 Hungerford Drive (at Park Road), ZIP code 20850; this is also the location of the MARC station described above. The high-speed Acela Express in West Windsor, New Jersey. ...

  • Amtrak Train 29, the westbound Capitol Limited, is scheduled to depart Rockville daily with service to Pittsburg and overnight service to Chicago.
  • Amtrak Train 30, the eastbound Capitol Limited, is scheduled to depart Rockville at 12:30pm on its return to Washington Union Station. This train may run late however.
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Washington, DC

Amtraks Capitol Limited is one of the two routes connecting Washington, DC to Chicago, running via Cleveland, Ohio (the other is the Cardinal via Cincinnati). ... Burnhams Union Station: the central block of the immense front façade of Union Station Union Station is the grand ceremonial train station designed to be the entrance to Washington, DC when it opened in 1907. ...

Sister Cities

Rockville has one sister city:[6] Sign denoting twin towns of Neckarsulm, Germany Town twinning is a concept whereby towns or cities in geographically and politically distinct areas are paired with the goal of fostering human contact and cultural links. ...

Image File history File links Flag_of_Germany. ... Pinneberg is a town in Schleswig-Holstein, capital of the district Pinneberg in Germany. ... Schleswig-Holstein is the northernmost of the 16 Bundesländer in Germany. ...

Rockville in Pop Culture

(Dont Go Back To) Rockville was the second and final single released by R.E.M. from their second studio album Reckoning. ... R.E.M. is an American rock band formed in Athens, Georgia in 1980 by Bill Berry (drums), Peter Buck (guitar), Mike Mills (bass guitar), and Michael Stipe (vocals). ... Tori Amos (born Myra Ellen Amos on August 22, 1963) is an American pianist and singer-songwriter. ... Of a Revolution (O.A.R.) is a American band consisting of Marc Roberge (Vocals & Guitar), Chris Culos (Drums), Richard On (Lead Guitar), Benj Gershman (Bass), and Jerry DePizzo (Saxophone). ...

See also

This is a list of famous people and celebrities who were either born in or have lived in the Washington, D.C. Metropolitan Area, including Maryland and northern Virginia. ...

Further reading

  • Eileen S. McGuckian (2001). Rockville: Portrait of a City. Franklin, Tennessee: Hillsboro Press. ISBN 1-57736-235-7. 
  • Demographic Statistics. Rockville Maryland. Accessed on July 12, 2005.

References

  1. ^ "Detailed Tables: Rockville City, Maryland." United States Census Bureau. 2006. Retrieved on October 18, 2007.
  2. ^ Transforming Rockville Town Center http://www.rockvillemd.gov/towncenter/
  3. ^ FAQ - Council-Manager Form of Government. City of Rockville. Retrieved on 2007-07-04.
  4. ^ Rockville Mayors. Maryland Manual On-Line. Maryland State Archives. Retrieved on 2007-05-10.
  5. ^ Rockville City Government Organization. City of Rockville. Retrieved on 2007-07-04.
  6. ^ "Sister Cities Online Directory: Maryland." Sister Cities International, Inc.. Retrieved on March 17, 2007.

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