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Rockville, MD

Rockville is a city in and the county seat of Montgomery County, Maryland, United States, and is part of the Baltimore–Washington metropolitan area. The 2020 census tabulated Rockville's population at 67,117, making it the fourth-largest community in Maryland.

Rockville, along with neighboring Gaithersburg and Bethesda, is at the core of the Interstate 270 Technology Corridor which is home to numerous software and biotechnology companies as well as several federal government institutions. The city, one of the major retail hubs in Montgomery County, has several upscale regional shopping centers.

Situated in the 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, along with numerous artifacts several thousand years old. By 1700, under pressure from European colonists, the majority of these original inhabitants had been driven away.

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.

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 later known as Rockville dates to the Braddock Expedition in 1755. On April 14, one of the approximately 2,000 men who were accompanying General Braddock 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.

On September 6, 1776, the Maryland Constitutional Convention agreed to a proposal introduced by Thomas Sprigg Wootton wherein Frederick County, the largest and most populous county in Maryland, would be divided into three smaller subdivisions. 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-traveled town, was chosen as the seat. At the time, Rockville did not have a name; it was generally called Hungerford's Tavern, after the well-known tavern in it. After being named the county seat, the village was referred to by all as Montgomery Court House. The tavern served as the county courthouse, and it held its first such proceedings on May 20, 1777.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 13.57 square miles (35.15 km²), of which 13.51 square miles (34.99 km²) is land and 0.06 square miles (0.16 km²) is water. 

The city places a strong emphasis on health and wellness for its residents. The Adventist HealthCare Shady Grove Medical Center offers comprehensive health services, including wellness check-ups and preventive care programs. Rockville Swim & Fitness Center offers a variety of fitness facilities including a gym, indoor pool, and fitness classes. Start your wellness journey at The Mindfulness Center for meditation and stress reduction. Visit MAGDALEN'S PURE SKIN CARE for a rejuvenating facial. For community-driven wellness activities, attend workshops by Rooted3, focusing on various aspects of health. Enhance your mental well-being with events hosted by BPH Network. Participate in fitness and wellness activities at Pike & Rose. 

Top sites in Rockville, MD are Glenview Mansion, Rockville Town Square, Rockville Ice Arena, and Movement Rockville.

Population: 67,297 (2023). ZIP codes: 20850, 20847-53 & 20857. Area codes: 301, 240. Elevation: 451 ft (137 m). Area: 13.57 square miles (35.15 km²).

FAQs

Is Rockville, MD a good place to live?

Rockville is in Montgomery County and is one of the best places to live in Maryland. Living in Rockville offers residents an urban suburban mix feel and most residents own their homes. In Rockville, there are a lot of restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. The public schools in Rockville are highly rated.

What is the cost of living in Rockville, MD?

Rockville is ranked 14 out of 273 cities across the US in terms of cost of living. The cost of living in Rockville is 135.8% of the national average. The median household income in Rockville is $116,031, which is 26% more than that of the state. The median income for an individual is $63,171, which is 28% more than that of the state. The average rent in Rockville (located in Frederick-Gaithersburg-Rockville Metro Div.) metro area for a 2-bed home is $2,841, which is 93% more than the average rent across the US.

What is Rockville, MD famous for?

Rockville is regarded as one of America's leading small cities for work, play, and life. It is the vibrant, highly educated, business-friendly home to some of the nation's and the world's most prominent biomed and technology companies and is adjacent to the world's most powerful city, Washington, D.C. Rockville is a city that remembers and reveres its roots, its commitment to citizen-centric public service, to the planet and the connectivity of its neighborhoods and residents.

Sources

Wikipedia

City of Rockville

Niche

Fly Homes

Glenview Mansion 

Rockville Town Square 

Rockville Ice Arena 

Movement Rockville

Adventist HealthCare Shady Grove Medical Center

Rockville Swim & Fitness Center

The Mindfulness Center

MAGDALEN'S PURE SKIN CARE

Rooted3

BPH Network

Pike & Rose

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