Rockville, Maryland
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: Obec / Město
Summary
Rockville serves as both a city and the county seat of Montgomery County, Maryland, within the Washington metropolitan area. Its early history dates back to 8000 BC with semi-nomadic Native American settlements along Rock Creek, Cabin John Creek, and Watts Branch. Major General Edward Braddock notably stopped at Owen's Ordinary in Rockville in 1755 during a mission to assert British claims.
Statistics
Area
13.63 km²
Population
67,117