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1. www.rockvillemd.gov › 978History | Rockville, MD - Official Website

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   In 1801, the Maryland General Assembly officially established the name of the town as “Rockville” because of its proximity to Rock Creek. The population grew from 200, in 1800, to 400 in 1846. Rockville became incorporated in 1860 and was governed by three commissioners until 1888, when the city’s 400 residents elected the first Mayor and Council.

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2. mocoshow.com › 2021/09/14 › brief-history-ofBrief History of Rockville and Timeline that Spans From 8000 ...

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   Sep 14, 2021 · By the 1750s local farmers were transporting tobacco to market in Georgetown down a road formerly used by Indians. The tiny settlement was designated as the seat of the new Montgomery County in 1776. Known as Rockville by 1803, the town’s life centered on Courthouse activity.

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4. audiochamps.com › why-is-rockville-called-rockvilleUncovering the History: Why Rockville Got Its Name

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   Rockville is called Rockville because it was originally named after a nearby geological formation, a large outcropping of rocks known as “Rock Creek.” The town was established in the late 18th century and became known as Rockville due to its close proximity to this distinctive natural feature.

5. peerlessrockville.org › rockville-historyRockville Timeline - Peerless Rockville

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   1801-3 Maryland Assembly passed Acts to re-survey lots and erect a town to be called “Rockville”. Work completed and Plan of Rockville, dated May 9, 1803, recorded in the Land Records of Montgomery County. 1805 Washington Turnpike Company chartered to build a road from George Town to Rockville.

6. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Rockville,_MarylandRockville, Maryland - Wikipedia

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   The indigenous population carved a path on the high ground, known as Sinequa Trail, which is now downtown Rockville. Later, the Maryland Assembly set the standard of 20 feet for main thoroughfares and designated the Rock Creek Main Road or Great Road to be built to this standard.

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   Brief History of Rockville. More than 250 years ago, land grants to European settlers formed the nucleus for today’s Rockville, Maryland. By the 1750s local farmers were transporting tobacco to market in Georgetown down a road formerly used by Indians.

8. moco360.media › 2010/09/27 › the-beginning-of-rockvilleThe History of Rockville | MoCo360

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   Sep 27, 2010 · In the steamy days of July 1953, Rockville ran out of water. This ironic development—the town is surrounded by streams, and is named after one of them, Rock Creek—spurred a campaign to modernize both the government and infrastructure of the quaint county seat of about 7,000 residents.

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   What is the history of Rockville Maryland?

   • Brief History of Rockville: More than 250 years ago, land grants to European settlers formed the nucleus for today’s Rockville, Maryland. By the 1750s local farmers were transporting tobacco to market in Georgetown down a road formerly used by Indians. The tiny settlement was designated as the seat of the new Montgomery County in 1776.

   Brief History of Rockville and Timeline that Spans From 8000 BC - 2011

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   When did Rockville become a city?

   • In 1801, the Maryland General Assembly officially established the name of the town as “Rockville” because of its proximity to Rock Creek. The population grew from 200, in 1800, to 400 in 1846. Rockville became incorporated in 1860 and was governed by three commissioners until 1888, when the city’s 400 residents elected the first Mayor and Council.

   History | Rockville, MD - Official Website

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   Why is Rockville a part of Frederick County?

   • The area making up Rockville was originally a part of Prince George’s County. Due to the growth of Frederick Town, the western portion of the county was divided and became Frederick County. In 1776, the Maryland Constitutional Convention divided Frederick County into three new units.

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   What county is Rockville Maryland in?

   • ( 2020) Rockville is a city in and the county seat of Montgomery County, Maryland, United States, and is part of the Washington metropolitan area. The 2020 census tabulated Rockville's population at 67,117, [ 5 ] making it the fourth-largest incorporated city in Maryland.

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