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Rockville, Maryland

Located in Montgomery County, Maryland, Rockville was established in 1801. F. Scott and Zelda Fitzgerald are buried at St. Mary's Church in Rockville. Montgomery County seat and major DC suburb.
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Founded 1801 | Population 68,000 | Peak 68,000 (2024) | County Montgomery County

Top 10 Most Important Events for Rockville, Maryland

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1801 Founded: Montgomery County seat.
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1942 Military Presence: Military installations became a major part of Rockville's identity and economy.
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1958 Congressional Plaza: Early open-air shopping center.
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2000 Biotech Center: Life sciences companies.
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Latest News in Rockville

May 11, 2016
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Complete Historical Timeline

1801 Government
Founded
1942 Government
Military Presence
1958 Business
Congressional Plaza
2000 Business
Biotech Center

Did You Know?

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F. Scott and Zelda Fitzgerald are buried at St. Mary's Church in Rockville.
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Montgomery County seat and major DC suburb.
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Home to many biotech and government contractor offices.
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Rockville was founded in 1801.
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Rockville has a population of approximately 68,000.

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