Glenview Farm

Glenview Farm is a two-story mansion with neoclassical design overlooking Croydon Creek valley in Rockville, Maryland. The building contains numerous rooms arranged for both daily living and entertaining guests on a grand scale.

The mansion was built in 1838 by Judge Richard Bowie and his wife Catherine on a large estate. In the 1920s the property was acquired by the Lyon family, who transformed it into an elegant residence with formal gardens.

The property served as a gathering place for social events and community connections among the local elite. Today visitors can experience how the owners entertained guests and the role the estate played in the region's social life.

The property is now open to the public as a civic center managed by Rockville and hosts regular events, exhibits, and guided tours. Visitors should check ahead as access and hours can vary depending on scheduled activities.

The estate features a separate cottage built in the 1930s specifically as a private retreat for a family member. This smaller building reveals how wealthy households created additional living spaces for relatives on their properties.

Location: Maryland

GPS coordinates: 39.08640,-77.12930

Latest update: December 12, 2025 17:48