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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.
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. More homes and shops were built, and the town of nearly 600 was incorporated in 1860. Opening of rail service in 1873 transformed Rockville into a bustling summer resort and commuter town.
From the 1960s, Rockville's town center, formerly one of the area's commercial centers, suffered from a period of decline. Rockville soon became the first city in Maryland to enter into a government funded urban renewal program. This resulted in the demolition of most of the original business district.
Apr 21, 2024 · Rockville, city, seat (1776) of Montgomery county, west-central Maryland, U.S. It is a northwestern suburb of Washington, D.C. The settlement originated during the Revolutionary period around Hungerford’s tavern and was known first as Montgomery Court House and later as Williamsburg.
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
1794 Post office established at Montgomery Court House. 1801 New County jail erected. 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.
Sep 14, 2021 · 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. More homes and shops were built, and the town of nearly 600 was incorporated in 1860. Opening of rail service in 1873 transformed Rockville into a bustling summer resort and commuter town.
The City of Rockville purchased the mansion and 28 acres in 1957, after a narrowly passing referendum. The City makes it a public venue facility. The City has expanded the grounds to 153 acres. The mansion is a civic center. On site are a theater, athletic facilities, nature center, and forest preserve.
