Rockville, Maryland
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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	Susan Hoffmann
Area
- City	13. Wikipedia talkFeatured lists for an explanation of this and other inclusion tags below -->This list of countries, arranged alphabetically The United States of America —commonly referred to as the The political units and divisions of the United States include The 50 states (four of these being officially styled as Commonwealths) which are typically This is a list of the twenty-four counties and County-equivalents in the U Montgomery County of the US state of Maryland is situated just north of Washington D A municipal corporation is the legal term for a local governing body, including (but not necessarily limited to cities, counties, Towns A mayor (from the Latin māior, meaning "greater" is a modern title used in many countries for the highest ranking officer in a municipal government Area is a Quantity expressing the two- Dimensional size of a defined part of a Surface, typically a region bounded by a closed Curve. A city is an Urban area with a large Population and a particular Administrative, Legal, or Historical status 4 sq mi (34. The square mile is an imperial and US unit of Area equal the area of a square of one statute mile. 8 km²)
- Land	13. To help compare sizes of different geographic regions we list here Areas between 10 km² (1000 Hectares and 100 km² (10000 hectares 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. The elevation of a Geographic location is its height above a fixed reference point often the mean sea level. A foot (plural feet or foot; symbol or abbreviation ft or sometimes &prime – the prime symbol) is a non-SI unit The metre or meter is a unit of Length. It is the basic unit of Length in the Metric system and in the International A city is an Urban area with a large Population and a particular Administrative, Legal, or Historical status Population density (in agriculture standing stock and Standing crop) is a measurement of Population per unit area or unit volume 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. A metropolitan area is a large population center consisting of a large Metropolis and its adjacent zone of influence or of more than one closely adjoining neighboring central The Eastern Time Zone ( ET) of the Western Hemisphere falls mostly along the east coast of North America and the west coast of South America UTC−5 is the Time offset used in the North American Eastern Time Zone during Standard time and in the North American Central Time Zone during Daylight saving time ( DST The Eastern Time Zone ( ET) of the Western Hemisphere falls mostly along the east coast of North America and the west coast of South America UTC−4 is the Time offset used in the Atlantic Standard Time Zone in Canada in winter and the North American Eastern Time Zone during A telephone numbering plan is a plan for allocating Telephone number ranges to countries regions areas and exchanges and to non-fixed telephone networks North American area codes 240 and 301 are State of Maryland Telephone Area codes which serve Maryland's portion of the Greater Federal Information Processing Standards ( FIPS) are publicly announced standards developed by the United States Federal government for use by all non-military The Geographic Names Information System ( GNIS) is a database that contains name and locative information about more than two million physical and cultural features located throughout A county seat is a term for an Administrative center for a County, primarily used in the United States. Montgomery County of the US state of Maryland is situated just north of Washington D The United States of America —commonly referred to as the According to the 2006 census update, the city had a total population of 59,114, making it the second largest city in Maryland. ^[1]

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. Piedmont is a plateau region located in the eastern United States between the Atlantic Coastal Plain and the main Appalachian Mountains, stretching A stream is a body of Water with a current, confined within a bed and stream-banks Rock Creek is a free-flowing Tributary of the Potomac River, which empties into the Atlantic Ocean via the Chesapeake Bay. Nomadic people, (from the νομάδες nomádes, "those who let pasture herds" also known as nomads, are communities of people that Native Americans in the United States are the indigenous peoples from the regions of North America now encompassed by the continental United States 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. The 1st millennium BC encompasses the Iron Age and sees the rise of successive empires Agriculture refers to the production of goods through the growing of plants and fungi and the raising of domesticated Animals The study of agriculture The sunflower ( Helianthus annuus) is an Annual plant in the family Asteraceae and native to the Americas, with a large flowering 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. Archaeology, archeology, or archæology (from Greek grc ἀρχαιολογία archaiologia – grc ἀρχαῖος archaīos The Seneca are a group of indigenous people native to North America. 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 The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania ( often colloquially referred to as PA (its abbreviation by natives and Northeasterners is a state located in the Northeastern New York ( is a state in the Mid-Atlantic and Northeastern regions of the United States and is the nation's third most populous 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 first land patents in the Rockville area were obtained by Arthur Nelson between 1717 and 1735. A patent is a set of Exclusive rights granted by a State to an inventor or his assignee for a fixed period of time in exchange for a disclosure of an 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. Prince George's County is located in the US state of Maryland located immediately north east and south of Washington D Frederick is the County seat of Frederick County Maryland, United States. Frederick County is located in the western part of the US state of Maryland, bordering the southern border of Pennsylvania and the northeastern border

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. The Braddock expedition (also called "Braddock's campaign" was a failed British attempt to capture the French Fort Duquesne in the summer of 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. General Edward Braddock (January 1695 &ndash July 13, 1755) was a British soldier and commander-in-chief for North America during the actions at the start of the A mile is a unit of Length, usually used to measure Distance, in a number of different systems including Imperial units United States " 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. Georgetown is a Neighborhood located in the Northwest quadrant of Washington D Frederick is the County seat of Frederick County Maryland, United States.

On September 6, 1776, the Maryland Constitutional Convention agreed to a proposal introduced by Dr. Events 3114 BC - According to the Proleptic Julian calendar the current era in the Maya Long Count Calendar started Year 1776 ( MDCCLXXVI) was a Leap year starting on Monday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a The current Constitution of the State of Maryland, which was ratified by the people of the state on September 18, 1867, forms the Basic law for the 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.

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 honor, 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. Events 622 - The beginning of the Islamic calendar. 1054 - Three Roman legates fractured relations between the Western and 1803 ( MDCCCIII) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Nevertheless, the name Montgomery Court House continued to appear on maps and other documents through the 1820s.

By petition of Rockville's citizens, the Maryland General Assembly incorporated the village on March 10, 1860. The Maryland General Assembly is the state legislature of the U Events 241 BC - First Punic War: Battle of the Aegates Islands - The Romans sink the Carthaginian fleet bringing Year 1860 ( MDCCLX) was a Leap year starting on Sunday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian Calendar (or a Leap year starting During the American Civil War, General George B. McClellan stayed at the Beall Dawson house in 1862. Causes of the war See also Origins of the American Civil War, Timeline of events leading to the American Civil War The coexistence of a slave-owning South George Brinton McClellan ( December 3 1826 October 29 1885) was a major general during the American Civil War. 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. James Ewell Brown "Jeb" Stuart ( February 6, 1833 &ndash May 12, 1864) was an American soldier from Virginia and a The War Department was established by the Confederate Congress in an act on February 21, 1861. The Cavalry (from French cavalerie) is the second oldest of the Combat Arms, and as Soldiers or Warriors who fought mounted on Events 1098 - Fighters of the First Crusade defeat Kerbogha of Mosul. Year 1863 ( MDCCCLXIII) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common Background and movement to battle See also [[Gettysburg Campaign]] [[Gettysburg Battlefield]] [[Gettysburg Confederate order of battle]] [[Confederate order of battle]] Jubal Anderson Early had also crossed through Maryland, on his way to and from his attack on Washington. Jubal Anderson Early ( November 3 1816 &ndash March 2 1894) was a Lawyer and Confederate general in the American Civil

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 and the first Common carrier railroad Washington DC ( formally the District of Columbia and commonly referred to as Washington, the District, or simply D just under 100 years between 1862 and 1962 streetcars in Washington D A tram, tramcar, trolley, trolley car, or streetcar is a railborne vehicle, of lighter weight and construction than a Train just under 100 years between 1862 and 1962 streetcars in Washington D

Baltimore and Ohio Railroad station in Rockville. The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad ( B&O) was one of the Oldest railroads in the United States and the first Common carrier railroad

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 Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority ( WMATA) is a tri-jurisdictional Government agency authorized by Congress, that operates transit The Rockville station of Washington Metro began service on July 25, 1984, and the Twinbrook station began service on December 15, 1984. Rockville is a Washington Metro station in Montgomery County, Maryland on the Red Line. Events 285 - Diocletian appoints Maximian as Caesar, co-ruler Year 1984 ( MCMLXXXIV) was a Leap year starting on Sunday (link displays the 1984 Gregorian calendar) Twinbrook is a Washington Metro station in Montgomery County, Maryland on the Red Line. Events 533 - Byzantine general Belisarius defeats the Vandals, commanded by King Gelimer, at the Battle of Year 1984 ( MCMLXXXIV) was a Leap year starting on Sunday (link displays the 1984 Gregorian calendar) 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. MARC, prior to 1984 known as Maryland Rail Commuter Service, is a Regional rail system comprising three lines in the Baltimore-Washington Metropolitan Area From Rockville MARC provides service to Union Station in Washington D. Union Station is the grand ceremonial Train station designed to be the entrance to Washington D C. (southbound) and, Frederick and Martinsburg, WV (northbound), as well as intermediate points. Frederick is the County seat of Frederick County Maryland, United States. Martinsburg is a city in Berkeley County, West Virginia, United States. Amtrak, the national passenger rail system, provides service from Rockville to Chicago and Washington D.C.

From the 1960s, Rockville's town center, formerly one of the area's commercial centers, suffered from a period of decline. The National Railroad Passenger Corporation, Doing business as Amtrak, is a Government-owned corporation that was organized on May 1, 1971 Chicago (ʃɪˈkɑːgoʊ is the largest City by population in the state of Illinois and the American Midwest of the United States. Washington DC ( formally the District of Columbia and commonly referred to as Washington, the District, or simply D Attempts to revitalize interest in the region culminated in the unsuccessful Rockville Mall, which failed to attract either major retailers or customers and which was demolished in 1994. Year 1994 ( MCMXCIV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link will display full 1994 Gregorian calendar) 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). Maryland Route 355 is a north-south road in western central Maryland. In 2004, Rockville Mayor Larry Giammo announced plans to renovate the Rockville Town Square, including building new stores and housing and relocating the city's library. Larry Giammo is the former Mayor of Rockville Maryland. He was first elected on November 6, 2001 In the past year, the new Rockville Town Square has been transformed and includes a number of boutique-like stores, chain restaurants, and apartment complexes. ^[2]

The city is closely associated with the neighboring towns of Kensington and the unincorporated census-designated place, North Bethesda. Kensington is a town in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States. A census-designated place ( CDP) is a type of place (a concentration of population identified by the United States Census Bureau for statistical purposes North Bethesda is a Census-designated place and an unincorporated area in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States. 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. Strathmore is a cultural and artistic venue and institution in North Bethesda Maryland, USA. The Baltimore Symphony Orchestra ( BSO) is a major American Symphony orchestra based in Baltimore, Maryland.

Notable

• The grave site of F. Scott Fitzgerald is located at St. Francis Scott Key Fitzgerald (September 24 1896 – December 21 1940 was an American writer of Novels and Short stories, whose works are evocative of the 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.

• In November 2007, the new Rockville Town Center was unveiled. Events in November All Saints' Day (formerly All Hallows Day a Christian holy day is celebrated on November 1, the day after Halloween Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century.

• The United States Public Health Service headquarters office buildings are in South Rockville. Rockville is also home to the National Coalition Government of the Union of Burma. History The Democratic Government of Burma was formed in Bommersvik, Sweden at the special convention held there from 16-23 July 1995

• The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is located in Rockville.

• Bethesda Softworks creators of the game The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion is located here. Bethesda Softworks LLC, a ZeniMax Media Company is a developer and publisher of Video games. The Elder Scrolls IV Oblivion is a Single player Fantasy -themed action-oriented Computer role-playing game developed by Bethesda Game Studios

Geography

Boundaries of Rockville as of 2004

Rockville is located at 39°5'1" North, 77°8'54" West (39. 083708, -77. 148226),^[3] in the approximate center of Montgomery County.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 13. The United States Census Bureau (officially Bureau of the Census as defined in Title) is the government agency that is responsible for the United States Census 4 square miles (34. The square mile is an imperial and US unit of Area equal the area of a square of one statute mile. 8 km²), of which, 13. Square Kilometre ( US spelling square kilometer) symbol km2, is a decimal multiple of the SI unit of 4 square miles (34. 8 km²) of it is land and it contains no major bodies of water.

Demographics

As of the 2003 census update, there are 52,375 people and 19,895 households living within the boundaries of the city. A census is the procedure of acquiring information about every member of a given population 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.

The population density is 3,524. Population density (in agriculture standing stock and Standing crop) is a measurement of Population per unit area or unit volume 1 people per square mile (1,360. 3/km²). There are 17,786 housing units at an average density of 1,322. 7/sq mi (510. 6/km²). 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.

In addition to North Potomac, MD with a 27. North Potomac is a Census-designated place and an unincorporated area in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States. 59% Asian population and Potomac, MD with close to 15%, according to the U. Potomac is a Census-designated place and an unincorporated area in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States. S. Census Bureau, Rockville is home to one of the largest Chinese communities in Maryland. ^[4] According to the U. S. Census conducted in 2000, 14. 5% of North Potomac's residents identified themselves as being of Chinese ancestry, making North Potomac the area with the highest percentage of Chinese ancestry in any place besides California and Hawaii. Due to the obscure definition as well as the ambiguous and complex nature in the Chinese versus Taiwanese identity issue, the percentage of North Potomac with Chinese ancestry may be higher since 27. 59% was reported to have Asian ancestry according to the 2000 U. S. Census Bureau. ^[5] According to the Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) enrollment demographic statistics, the two high schools in Montgomery County with the highest reported Asian ancestry are Thomas S. Wootton High School in Rockville, MD with a 32. Academics In 2005 Wootton was named the 17th best high school in the United States by Newsweek. 1% Asian population and caters to the communities in North Potomac, Rockville, and Potomac, MD, and Winston Churchill High School in Potomac, MD with a 23. Winston Churchill High School, often referred to as WCHS or Churchill, is a high school in Potomac, an unincorporated section of Montgomery 0% Asian population ^{[6] [7]}. Although North Potomac and Potomac have the highest concentration of Asian population in Maryland, the areas are largely residential and consist of suburban subdivisions. Thus, the more commercially favorable Rockville has become the center for Chinese/Taiwanese businesses since it is the county seat of Montgomery County and has large economic activity along Rockville Pike/Wisconsin Avenue (MD Route 355) in addition to having its own middle class and upscale residential areas. Rockville is widely considered to be a "Little Taipei" due to the area's high concentration of Taiwanese immigrants.

Rockville is also the center of the Washington, D. C. Metropolitan Area's Jewish population, containing several synagogues, kosher restaurants, and the largest of the Washington area's three Jewish community centers, part of a complex which includes a Jewish nursing home, day school, theater, and educational facility. PLEASE TAKE NOTE************ There are also high percentages of Jewish population in the surrounding areas of North Potomac and Potomac, which are largely residential and not as commercially suitable as Rockville. The city also has large Korean and Indian populations.

There are 17,247 households, of which 33. 0% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 56. 6% are married couples living together, 9. NOTICE TO WOULD-BE ROMEOS ************** 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.

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. Per capita income means how much each individual receives in monetary terms of the yearly income generated in the country 7. 8% of the population and 5. 6% of families are below the poverty line. The poverty threshold, or poverty line, is the minimum level of Income deemed necessary to achieve an adequate Standard of living in a given country 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.

Sports

• Maryland Nighthawks, a Premier Basketball League franchise
• Rockville Express, a Cal Ripken, Sr. Collegiate Baseball League team, 2007 CRSCBL League Champions

Government

Rockville has a council-manager form of government^[8]. The Maryland Nighthawks are a team of the Premier Basketball League based in North Bethesda Maryland, which was formerly part of the American Basketball The Premier Basketball League ( PBL) is a professional Basketball league that began play in January 2008 History Rockville Community Baseball Inc was founded in 2005 by a group of Rockville baseball enthusiasts The Cal Ripken Sr Collegiate Baseball League ( CRSCBL) is an amateur summer baseball league with eight teams located in the Washington D

Mayor

The current Mayor of Rockville is Susan Hoffmann. She took office on November 18, 2007. Previous mayors include:^[9]

• Larry Giammo (2001-2007)
• Rose Krasnow (1995-2001)
• James Coyle (1993-1995)
• Douglas M. Duncan (1987-1993)
• Steven Van Grack (1985-1987)

Representative body

Rockville has a four-member City Council, whose members, along with the Mayor, serve as the legislative body of the city. Larry Giammo is the former Mayor of Rockville Maryland. He was first elected on November 6, 2001 Douglas M Duncan (born October 25, 1955) is a Democratic politician from Maryland who served as County Executive of Montgomery County A city council is a form of Local government, usually covering a City or other Urban area, such as a Town. The Council members for the 2007 to 2009 session are John B. Britton, Piotr (Peter) Gajewski, Phyllis Marcuccio, and Anne Robbins.

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^[10]

Law Enforcement

The city is serviced by the Rockville City Police Department and is aided by the Montgomery County Police Department as directed by authority. The Rockville City Police Department, in cooperation with the Montgomery County Police, is responsible for patrolling Rockville, the third largest city in the The Rockville City Police Department, in cooperation with the Montgomery County Police, is responsible for patrolling Rockville, the third largest city in the The Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD is a nationally accredited agency and the primary Law enforcement agency in Montgomery County Maryland ^[11]

Education

Rockville is served by Montgomery County Public Schools. Montgomery County Public Schools ( MCPS is a School district that serves Montgomery County, Maryland, USA.

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 public open access Community college located in Montgomery County Maryland, just outside Washington D The University of Maryland University College (UMUC, located in the unincorporated community of Adelphi in Prince George's County, Maryland in the Adelphi is a community (and Census-designated place) in Prince George's County Maryland, United States.

Transportation

Railways

The Red Line of the Washington metro rail system services the Rockville station and Twinbrook station. The Red Line of the Washington Metro is a rail Rapid transit service operating between 27 stations in Montgomery County, Maryland Rockville is a Washington Metro station in Montgomery County, Maryland on the Red Line. Twinbrook is a Washington Metro station in Montgomery County, Maryland on the Red Line. 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.

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 Regional rail system comprising three lines in the Baltimore-Washington Metropolitan Area Washington DC ( formally the District of Columbia and commonly referred to as Washington, the District, or simply D

Amtrak, the national passenger rail system, provides intercity train service to Rockville. The National Railroad Passenger Corporation, Doing business as Amtrak, is a Government-owned corporation that was organized on May 1, 1971 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.

• Amtrak Train 29, the westbound Capitol Limited, is scheduled to depart Rockville daily with service to Pittsburgh and overnight service to Chicago. Amtrak 's Capitol Limited is one of the two routes connecting Washington D

• Amtrak Train 30, the eastbound Capitol Limited, is scheduled to depart Rockville at 12:30pm on its return to Washington Union Station.

Sister Cities

Rockville has one sister city:^[12]

• Pinneberg (Schleswig-Holstein, Germany)

Rockville in Pop Culture

• (Don't Go Back To) Rockville, a song by R.E.M. is about Rockville. Union Station is the grand ceremonial Train station designed to be the entrance to Washington D Pinneberg (ˈpɪnəbɛʁk is a town in Schleswig-Holstein, capital of the district Pinneberg in Germany. is the northernmost of the 16 ''Bundesländer'' in Germany. The former English name was Sleswick-Holsatia the Danish name is Germany, officially the Federal Republic of Germany ( ˈbʊndəsʁepuˌbliːk ˈdɔʏtʃlant is a Country in Central Europe. REM is an American rock band formed in Athens, Georgia, in 1980 by Michael Stipe ( lead vocals) Peter Buck ( Guitar
• O.A.R., a rock band, was started in Rockville in 1996. Of a Revolution, better known as OAR, is an American Rock band consisting of Marc Roberge ( vocals, Guitar) In their album Any Time Now they wrote a song called "Black Rock" referring to Rockville. Any Time Now is a Live album by OAR released on May 6, 2002. The album was recorded at the 930 Club in Washington
• The Don and Mike Show, ended its 23 year run there. The Don and Mike Show was a nationally syndicated radio talk show hosted by Don Geronimo and Mike O'Meara, which aired from 1985 through April
• Brian Transeau, electronic music producer

See also

• List of famous people from the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area

Further reading

• Eileen S. Brian Wayne Transeau (born October 4, 1971 in Rockville, Maryland) is an American music producer composer singer and songwriter better known This is a list of famous people and celebrities who were either born in or have lived in the Washington D 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

External links

• City web page
• Rockville Volunteer Fire Department
• Peerless Rockville, Historic Preservation
• Gazette, local weekly newspaper
• Rockville Central, local blog

• Rockville, Maryland is at coordinates 39°05′01″N 77°08′54″W / 39.083708, -77.148226 (Rockville, Maryland)Coordinates: 39°05′01″N 77°08′54″W / 39.083708, -77.148226 (Rockville, Maryland)