Rockville

Rockville is a city and county seat of Montgomery County in northeastern Maryland. Residential neighborhoods spread across several districts with parks, green spaces, and shopping streets.

The settlement emerged in the 18th century as a stopping point along a road near a rocky creek. It was officially recognized as a city in 1801 and received its modern name in 1860.

The town takes its name from a local creek that drew early settlers to this area. Street names reflect colonial times and the families who cleared the land.

The city lies about 20 kilometers northwest of the federal capital and offers wide public services, many churches, a cycling network, and can be explored easily on foot. The flat topography and network of pathways make it pleasant to visit different neighborhoods on foot.

At the northern gateways of the city, a sign displays the distance to Washington and Baltimore in miles. This marker reminds visitors that the town sits precisely between two major American cities.

Location: Montgomery County

Inception: 17 century

Elevation above the sea: 137 m

Shares border with: Gaithersburg, Aspen Hill, Norbeck, North Bethesda, Potomac

Website: https://rockvillemd.gov

GPS coordinates: 39.08180,-77.15168

Latest update: December 18, 2025 15:40