Rockville, Maryland

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Rockville, Maryland

Name

Rockville, Maryland

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

Location