The Montgomery County Sentinel was the oldest continuously published newspaper in Montgomery County , Maryland . As one of the smallest local newspapers, in terms of circulation, it was based in Rockville from its first print in 1855 until its closure in 2020.
77-593: The Montgomery County Sentinel was first published as a weekly newspaper on August 11, 1855 by Matthew Fields in Rockville, Maryland . The early focus of the paper was on advertising and politics, with relatively little space devoted to local news. News articles were usually brief and to the point without elaboration. On two occasions, once before and once during the Civil War , the paper suffered brief interruptions while Union military forces detained Matthew Fields,
154-660: A Southern sympathizer. Throughout the war, the Sentinel wrote on the issue of slavery and when Abraham Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation , Fields published the document's text in full on September 26, 1862. The editors of the Sentinel took a firm stance against the Emancipation Act believing that it encouraged the occurrence of a racial war. In addition to discussing the various political issues, war reports also informed readers on
231-523: A commercial shopping center. The shopping center, named Congressional Plaza, opened in 1958. These new areas provided affordable housing and grew quickly with young families eager to start their lives following World War II . During the Cold War , it was considered safer to remain in Rockville than to evacuate during a hypothetical nuclear attack on Washington, D.C. Bomb shelters were built, including
308-482: A government funded urban renewal program. This resulted in the demolition of most of the original business district. Included in the plan was the unsuccessful Rockville Mall , which failed to attract either major retailers or customers and was demolished in 1994, various government buildings such as the new Montgomery County Judicial Center, and a reorganization of the road plan near the Courthouse. Unfortunately,
385-427: A median income of $ 53,764 versus $ 38,788 for females. In 2015, the per capita income for the city was $ 49,399. 7.8% of the population and 5.6% of families were below the poverty line . Out of the total population, 8.9% of those under the age of 18 and 7.9% of those 65 and older were living below the poverty line. As of the census of 2010, there were 61,209 people, 23,686 households, and 15,524 families residing in
462-471: A mill, grain elevators , stores, and hotels were built. Much of this development focused around the railroad station. In 1899, Gaithersburg was selected as one of six global locations for the construction of an International Latitude Observatory as part of a project to measure the Earth's wobble on its polar axis. The Gaithersburg Latitude Observatory is (as of 2007) the only National Historic Landmark in
539-451: A small agricultural settlement known as Log Town near the present day Summit Hall on Ralph Crabb's 1725 land grant "Deer Park". The northern portion of the land grant was purchased by Henry Brookes, and he built his brick home "Montpelier" there, starting first with a log cabin in 1780/3. This 1,000-acre tract became part of the landmark IBM Headquarters complex built on the then-new I-270 Interstate "Industrial", now "Technology", Corridor in
616-492: A two-week trial hiring at The Washington Post in 1970, Bob Woodward spent a year at the Sentinel as a reporter. The Post rehired Woodward and within 12 months he partnered with Carl Bernstein to investigate the Watergate break-in. In June 2015, the Sentinel removed over 80 editorial cartoons it had plagiarized from a variety of other artists. On January 30, 2020, the Sentinel ceased publication. Contributors to
693-742: Is Interstate 270 . I-270 is the main highway leading northwest out of metropolitan Washington, D.C., beginning at Interstate 495 (the Capital Beltway) and proceeding northwestward to Interstate 70 in Frederick . Maryland Route 355 was the precursor to I-270 and follows a parallel route, and now serves as the main commercial roadway through Rockville and neighboring communities. Other state highways serving Rockville directly include Maryland Route 28 , Maryland Route 189 , Maryland Route 586 , Maryland Route 660 and Maryland Route 911 . Interstate 370 and Maryland Route 200 do not directly enter
770-1528: Is Monique Ashton. Rockville was incorporated in 1860, but its early records were destroyed by Confederate soldiers in July 1864. Past mayors of Rockville include: Rockville was a four-member City Council , whose members, along with the mayor, serve as the governing body of the city. In 2023, the City Council voted to expand the Council from four members to six, along with the mayor. The six councilmembers are Kate Fulton, Adam Van Grack, Izola (Zola) Shaw, David Myles, Marissa Valeri, and Barry Jackson. Rockville has 26 boards and commissions: Animal Matters Board, Board of Appeals, Board of Supervisors of Elections, Charter Review Commission, Community Policing Advisory Board, Compensation Commission, Cultural Arts Commission, Environment Commission, Ethics Commission, Financial Advisory Board, Historic District Commission, Human Rights Commission, Human Services Advisory Commission, Landlord-Tenant Affairs Commission, Personnel Appeals Board, Planning Commission, Recreation and Park Advisory Board, Retirement Board, Rockville Economic Development Inc. (REDI), Rockville Housing Enterprises, Rockville Recreation and Parks Foundation, Rockville Seniors Inc. (RSI), Rockville Sister City Corporation, Senior Citizens Commission, Sign Review Board, and Traffic and Transportation Commission. Boards and commissions allows members of
847-744: Is at the core of the Interstate 270 Technology Corridor which is home to numerous software and biotechnology companies as well as several federal government institutions. The city, one of the major retail hubs in Montgomery County, has several upscale regional shopping centers. Situated in the Piedmont region and crossed by three creeks ( Rock Creek , Cabin John Creek , and Watts Branch ), Rockville provided an excellent refuge for semi- nomadic Native Americans as early as 8000 BC. By
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#1732786815431924-562: Is located just outside the city limits and is the north-western terminus of the Red Line . The Corridor Cities Transitway is a proposed bus rapid transit line that would have 8 stops in Gaithersburg, generally in the western half of the city. Maryland's MARC system operates commuter rail services connecting Gaithersburg to Washington, D.C. , with two stations in the city, at Old Town Gaithersburg and Metropolitan Grove , and
1001-416: Is the main highway leading northwest out of metropolitan Washington, D.C., beginning at Interstate 495 (the Capital Beltway) and proceeding northwestward to Interstate 70 in Frederick . I-370 is a short spur, starting just west of I-270 in Gaithersburg and heading east to its junction with Maryland Route 200 . Via MD 200, I-370 connects Gaithersburg with Interstate 95 near Laurel . Maryland Route 355
1078-524: The Embassy of China, Washington, D.C. unsuccessfully attempted to scuttle the agreement. Gaithersburg, Maryland Gaithersburg ( / ˈ ɡ eɪ θ ər z b ɜːr ɡ / GAY -thərz-burg ) is a city in Montgomery County, Maryland , United States. At the time of the 2020 census , Gaithersburg had a population of 69,657, making it the ninth-most populous community in
1155-642: The Kentlands community, the Lakelands community, and the Washingtonian Center (better known as Rio), a shopping/business district. Two New Urbanism communities are under construction, including Watkins Mill Town Center (Casey East and West), and the massive "Science City" . The state has a bus rapid transit line, Corridor Cities Transitway or "CCT", planned for the western portion of the city starting at Shady Grove Metro Station and connecting all
1232-634: The Maryland Constitutional Convention agreed to a proposal introduced by Thomas Sprigg Wootton wherein Frederick County, the largest and most populous county in Maryland, would be divided into three smaller subdivisions. The southern portion of the county, of which Rockville was a part, was named Montgomery County. The most populous and prosperous urban center in this new county was George Town, but its location at
1309-848: The Maryland Transit Administration ICC Bus and the Baltimore Light Rail . Ride On buses provides service within the city and to places within the county like Gaithersburg , Clarksburg and Silver Spring . The city is served by the Rockville City Police Department and is aided by the Montgomery County Police Department as directed by the relevant authorities. Rockville has two sister cities : Rockville's sister city relationship with Yilan City gained notoriety as diplomats from
1386-712: The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Washington is in Rockville. Private schools located near Rockville (with Rockville postal addresses) include: Montrose Christian School in North Bethesda has closed. The Montgomery College (MC) , main campus is located within Rockville and enrolls more than 15,000 students as of March 2019. The college is accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools . Additional institutions of higher education in Rockville include
1463-431: The U.S. Census Bureau , the city has a total area of 10.34 square miles (26.78 km ), of which 10.20 square miles (26.42 km ) is land and 0.14 square miles (0.36 km ) is water. As of the 2022 American Community Survey , there were 68,952 people and 24,523 households in the town. The racial makeup of the town was 33% White, 13% Black, 15% Asian, and 1% from other races. Hispanic people of any race were 36% of
1540-617: The United States Census Bureau , the city has a total area of 13.57 square miles (35.15 km ), of which 13.51 square miles (34.99 km ) is land and 0.06 square miles (0.16 km ) is water. The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system Rockville has a humid subtropical climate , abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps. According to
1617-497: The United States Department of Agriculture , Rockville is in hardiness zone 7a, meaning that the average annual minimum winter temperature is 0 to 5 °F (−18 to −15 °C). The average first frost occurs on October 21, and the average final frost occurs on April 16. The median income for a household in the city as of 2020 was $ 111,797. As of 2007, the median income for a family was $ 98,257. Males had
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#17327868154311694-957: The University of Maryland Global Campus (main campus is in Adelphi, Maryland ), the Johns Hopkins University Montgomery County Campus (main campus is in Baltimore ), and the Universities at Shady Grove , a collaboration of nine Maryland public degree-granting institutions, all with Rockville addresses but outside the city limits. The Rockville Memorial Library is available to the residents of Rockville. The Rockville Memorial Library offers services for residents and visitors to access books, databases, newspapers, magazines, and internet access. The most prominent highway directly serving Rockville
1771-801: The Washington Metro into Rockville and extended Metrobus service into Montgomery County. The Rockville station of Washington Metro began service on July 25, 1984, and the Twinbrook station began service on December 15, 1984. Metrobus service was supplemented by Montgomery County's own Ride On bus service starting in 1979. MARC , Maryland's Rail Commuter service, serves Rockville with its Brunswick line. From Rockville MARC provides service to Washington Union Station in Washington D.C. (southbound), and Frederick and Martinsburg, West Virginia (northbound), as well as intermediate points. Amtrak ,
1848-466: The first millennium BC , a few of these groups had settled down into year-round agricultural communities that exploited the native flora, including sunflowers and marsh elder. By AD 1200, these early groups (dubbed Montgomery Indians by later archaeologists ) were increasingly drawn into conflict with the Senecas and Susquehannocks who had migrated south from Pennsylvania and New York . Within
1925-629: The 1820s. By petition of Rockville's citizens, the Maryland General Assembly incorporated the village on March 10, 1860. During the American Civil War , General George B. McClellan stayed at the Beall Dawson house in 1862. In addition, General J.E.B. Stuart and an army of 8,000 Confederate cavalrymen marched through and occupied Rockville on June 28, 1863, while on their way to Gettysburg and stayed at
2002-842: The 2015 Charleston church shooting , and is now located in White's Ferry . In 1873, the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad arrived, making Rockville easily accessible from Washington, D.C. ( See Metropolitan Branch . ) In July 1891, the Tennallytown and Rockville Railway inaugurated Rockville's first trolley service connecting to the Georgetown and Tennallytown Railway terminus at Western Avenue and Wisconsin Avenue. The newly opened railroad provided service from Georgetown to Rockville, connecting Rockville to Washington, D.C., by trolley. Trolley service operated for four decades, until, eclipsed by
2079-633: The City of Gaithersburg. The observatory and five others in Japan , Italy , Russia , and the United States gathered information that is still used by scientists today, along with information from satellites , to determine polar motion ; the size, shape, and physical properties of the earth; and to aid the space program through the precise navigational patterns of orbiting satellites. The Gaithersburg station operated until 1982 when computerization rendered
2156-486: The Forest Oak Post Office crashed down. The tree served as the inspiration for the city's logo, which is also featured prominently on the city's flag. In 2007, parts of the film Body of Lies were filmed in the city, at a building on 100 Edison Park Drive. The film was released in 2008 and the building is now the Montgomery County Police Department 's headquarters. On July 16, 2010, Gaithersburg
2233-630: The Prettyman house. Jubal Anderson Early also crossed through Rockville on his way to and from his 1864 attack on Washington . In 1913, on the birthday of Jefferson Davis , the United Daughters of the Confederacy erected a statue near the Rockville courthouse dedicated to Confederate soldiers from Montgomery County. The monument was removed in 2017 as part of a wave of removals of Confederate monuments and memorials in response to
2310-511: The South. He was released on November 25, 1862, during Lincoln's Thanksgiving Amnesty. Fields was later arrested by United States military authorities once again, in the spring of 1864. He would be released in the following June. The paper ceased publication during this time period. Fields died in 1871 and his wife Rebecca took over publication, often handling production entirely on her own until 1910 when Matthew Fields' son Henry Clay Fields became
2387-554: The approximately 2,000 men who were accompanying General Braddock through wrote the following: "we marched to larance Owings or Owings Oardianary, a Single House, it being 18 miles and very dirty." Owen's Ordinary was a small rest stop on Rock Creek Main Road (later the Rockville Pike), which stretched from George Town to Frederick Town, and was then one of the largest thoroughfares in the colony of Maryland. On September 6, 1776,
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2464-408: The average family size was 3.14 the population was spread out, with 25.0% under the age of 18, 9.0% from 18 to 24, 37.7% from 25 to 44, 20.0% from 45 to 64, and 8.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females, there were 95.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.4 males. According to the city's 2020 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report,
2541-484: The city of Gaithersburg and their directors include: The following Montgomery County Public Schools are located in Gaithersburg: Gaithersburg is primarily served by the Washington, D.C. media market . Being a city, Gaithersburg also has its own police department, which was created in 1963. The most prominent highways serving Gaithersburg are Interstate 270 and Interstate 370 . I-270
2618-440: The city's 2023 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report, the top employers in the city are: Rockville has a council-manager form of government. In November 2023, Rockville voted in the 67th election for Mayor and Council with voters electing Monique Ashton as mayor. Six councilmembers were also elected: Kate Fulton, Adam Van Grack, Izola (Zola) Shaw, David Myles, Marissa Valeri, and Barry Jackson. The current mayor of Rockville
2695-530: The city, but pass just outside the city limits. The Washington Metro Red Line rail system can be accessed at Rockville station and Twinbrook station . The Brunswick Line of the MARC commuter rail system runs to and from Washington, D.C. , and can be accessed at Rockville Station. Amtrak trains also serve Rockville. Bus service connects Rockville directly to the regional transit hub at Baltimore–Washington International Airport , and to downtown Baltimore via
2772-430: The city. The population density was 4,530.6 inhabitants per square mile (1,749.3/km ). There were 25,199 housing units at an average density of 1,865.2 per square mile (720.2/km ). The racial makeup of the city was 60.4% White (52.8% non-Hispanic white), 9.6% African American , 0.3% Native American , 20.6% Asian , 5.3% from other races , and 3.8% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 14.3% of
2849-488: The city. The population density was 5,216.2 inhabitants per square mile (2,014.0/km ). There were 20,674 housing units at an average density of 2,049.7 per square mile (791.4/km ). The racial makeup of the city is 34.7% White , 19.5% Black or African American , 0.2% Native American , 13.9% Asian , 0.1% Pacific Islander , 3.6% from other races , and 3.2% from two or more races. 24.8% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. 34.3% of Gaithersburg's population
2926-484: The community for the first time. Also in 1873 the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad constructed a station at Gaithersburg, designed by Ephraim Francis Baldwin as part of his well-known series of Victorian stations in Maryland. Rapid growth occurred shortly thereafter, and on April 5, 1878, the town was officially incorporated as the Town of Gaithersburg. Gaithersburg boomed during the late 19th century and churches, schools,
3003-758: The community to partner with city staff to shape Rockville's future by sharing expertise and advising the Mayor and Council. Rockville is served by the Montgomery County Public Schools system. Public high schools in Rockville include Thomas S. Wootton High School , Richard Montgomery High School , and Rockville High School . Prior to integration in 1961, black students were educated at George Washington Carver High School in Rockville. The John L. Gildner Regional Institute for Children and Adolescents provides education for children with special educational needs. St. Elizabeth Catholic School of
3080-664: The council. The day-to-day administration of the city is overseen by a career city manager . The city's current mayor is Jud Ashman, who has held the office since 2014. On October 6, 2014, the Gaithersburg City Council selected city council member Jud Ashman to serve as mayor until the next City of Gaithersburg election in November 2015, replacing resigning mayor Sidney Katz . Ashman was re-elected in November 2015 and would be re-elected to full terms in 2017 and 2021. Previous mayors include: The departments of
3157-429: The county courthouse, and it held its first such proceedings on May 20, 1777. In 1784, William Prather Williams, a local landowner, hired a surveyor to lay out much of the town. In his honor, many took to calling the town Williamsburg. In practice, however, Williamsburg and Montgomery Court House were used interchangeably. Rockville came to greater prominence when Montgomery County was created and later when George Town
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3234-412: The editor. Rebecca Fields maintained a limited role until her death in 1930 at age 100. The Fields family maintained ownership of the Sentinel until 1932, when they sold the newspaper to Paul Griffith Stromberg . Stromberg expanded the newspaper, hired numerous reporters and a newsboy to handle deliveries. His ownership period focused a great deal on roads as roads were essential to moving products from
3311-407: The far southern edge rendered it worthless as a seat of local government. Rockville, a small but centrally located and well-traveled town, was chosen as the seat. At the time, Rockville did not have a name; it was generally called Hungerford's Tavern, after the well-known tavern in it. After being named the county seat, the village was referred to by all as Montgomery Court House. The tavern served as
3388-508: The garrison of the United States Army Reserve Legal Command . Gaithersburg is noted for its ethnic and economic diversity; it was ranked second for ethnic diversity among the 501 largest U.S. cities, and first among smaller U.S. cities, by WalletHub in 2021. In 2023, Wallethub announced that Gaithersburg was back in the number one spot for diversity in the U.S. Gaithersburg was settled in 1765 as
3465-562: The growing usage of the automobile , service was halted in August 1935. The Blue Ridge Transportation Company provided bus service for Rockville and Montgomery County from 1924 through 1955. After 1955, Rockville would not see a concerted effort to develop a public transportation infrastructure until the 1970s, when the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) began work to extend
3542-523: The growth of Daniel Dulaney's Frederick Town prompted the separation of the western portion of the county, including Rockville, into Frederick County in 1748. Being a small, unincorporated town, early Rockville was known by a variety of names, including Owen's Ordinary, Hungerford's Tavern, and Daley's Tavern. The first recorded mention of the settlement later known as Rockville dates to the Braddock Expedition in 1755. On April 14, one of
3619-477: The high-density western Gaithersburg neighborhoods with a total of eight stops planned in the city. The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is headquartered in Gaithersburg directly west of I-270. Other major employers in the city include IBM , Lockheed Martin Information Systems and Global Services business area headquarters, AstraZeneca . Gaithersburg is also the location of
3696-493: The historic central business district of Gaithersburg called "Olde Towne". The east side also includes City Hall, the Montgomery County Fairgrounds, and Bohrer Park (a well-known joint community recreation center and outdoor water park for kids and families). The west side of the city has many wealthier neighborhoods that were designed with smart growth techniques and embrace New Urbanism . These include
3773-434: The largest one at Glenview Mansion and 15 other locations. The I-270 highway was designated as an emergency aircraft landing strip. Two Nike missile launcher sites were located on Muddy Branch and Snouffer School Roads until the mid-1970s. 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
3850-510: The late 1960s to the 1970s. Benjamin Gaither married Henry's daughter Margaret, and Benjamin and Margaret inherited a portion of Henry's land prior to Henry's death in 1807. Gaither built his home on the land in 1802. By the 1850s the area had ceased to be called Log Town and was known to inhabitants as Gaithersburg. The Forest Oak Post Office, named for a large tree in the town, was located in Gaither's store in 1851. On July 10, 1864, using
3927-769: The latter of these two areas and is presently the second home of the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra , and the Fitzgerald Theatre in Rockville Civic Center Park has provided diverse entertainment since 1960. In 1998, Regal Cinemas opened in Town Center and the city annexed 900 acres of land. The city also has a brass band in the British style . The R.E.M. song " (Don't Go Back To) Rockville ", released in 1984,
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#17327868154314004-409: The manual observation obsolete. In 1968, Gaithersburg was upgraded from a town to a city. Gaithersburg remained a predominantly rural farm town until the 1970s when more construction began. As the population grew, with homes spreading throughout the area, Gaithersburg began taking on a suburban and semi-urban feel, leaving its farming roots behind. During the late 1990s and 2000s, it had become one of
4081-600: The mills. Stromberg’s ownership also included the period through World War II and the need to rally support for the war, including coverage of the death of his son as well as the use of German prisoners of war to help on farms in Gaithersburg, Maryland . In its centennial year, the Stromberg family sold the Sentinel to Louis Linebach and Cy Campbell. During their ownership, Linebach and Campbell had significant disagreements, with Campbell eventually selling his stake in
4158-488: The most economically and ethnically diverse areas in the Washington, D.C. Metropolitan Area as well as the State of Maryland , with people from all walks of life calling Gaithersburg home. This can be seen in the local schools, with Gaithersburg High School and Watkins Mill High School having two of the most diverse student bodies in the region. During a 1997 rainstorm, the 295-year-old forest oak tree that gave its name to
4235-410: The national passenger rail system, provides service from Rockville to Chicago and Washington D.C. The mid-20th century saw substantial growth in Rockville, especially with the annexation of the Twinbrook subdivision in 1949, which added hundreds of new homes and thousands of new residents to the city. In 1954, Congressional Airport closed, and its land was sold to developers to build residences and
4312-537: The once-promising plan was for the most part a disappointment. Although efforts to restore the town center continue, the majority of the city's economic activity has since relocated along Rockville Pike (MD Route 355/Wisconsin Avenue). In 2004, Rockville Mayor Larry Giammo announced plans to renovate the Rockville Town Square, including building new stores and housing and relocating the city's library. In
4389-670: The past year, the new Rockville Town Center has been transformed and includes a number of boutique-like stores, restaurants, condominiums and apartments, as well as stages, fountains and the Rockville Library. The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission 's headquarters is just south of the city's corporate limits. The city is closely associated with the neighboring towns of Kensington and the unincorporated census-designated place , North Bethesda . The Music Center at Strathmore , an arts and theater center, opened in February 2005 in
4466-462: The population (8.3% Salvadoran, 2% Honduran, 1.9% Mexican, 1.9% Peruvian, 1.7% Guatemalan). There were 22,000 households, of which 37.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.3% were married couples living together, 12.7% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.1% had a male householder with no wife present, and 33.9% were non-families. 26.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.5% had someone living alone who
4543-399: The population. The median household income was 95,453, and 6% of people were under the poverty line. The average time to work was 30 minutes, 57% of people drove alone, 11% carpooled, 8% took public transit, 1% biked, 2% walked and 20% work from home. As of the census of 2010, there were 59,933 people, 22,000 households, and 14,548 families residing in the city. The population density
4620-439: The population. There were 23,686 households, of which 31.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.3% were married couples living together, 9.9% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.4% had a male householder with no wife present, and 34.5% were non-families. 27.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size
4697-491: The present-day boundaries of the city, six prehistoric sites have been uncovered and documented, along with numerous artifacts several thousand years old. By 1700, under pressure from European colonists, the majority of these original inhabitants had been driven away. The indigenous population carved a path on the high ground, known as Sinequa Trail, which is now downtown Rockville. Later, the Maryland Assembly set
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#17327868154314774-484: The progress of the war. After rioting killed Union soldiers in Baltimore , the institution of martial law in Maryland allowed the Union Army to imprison Confederate sympathizers for disloyalty. On October 6, 1862, Union soldiers arrested Matthew Fields on the suspicion of 'southern sympathies.' Court documents indicate Fields was to be released as soon as he was willing to take an oath not to publish material favoring
4851-456: The publication include notable writers, political activists and editors such as: Rockville, Maryland 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, making it the fourth-largest incorporated city in Maryland. Rockville, along with neighboring Gaithersburg and Bethesda ,
4928-556: The publication. One of the key events during their ownership period was the Supreme Court ruling in Brown v. Board of Education . In 1962, Leonard and Bernard Kapiloff purchased the newspaper from Linebach. During the 1960s, the Sentinel ’s reporting on "The Giles Case," often referred to as the "'To Kill a Mockingbird' case of Montgomery County," led to freeing African Americans charged and wrongly convicted of rape. After failing
5005-473: The route of present-day 355, over 10,000 Confederate troops camped overnight in the area, including the present Bohrer Park, after a one-day march from Frederick after the Battle of Monocacy . The next day the troops continued towards Washington in an unsuccessful attempt to take the city. When the railroad was built through town in 1873, the new station was called Gaithersburg, an officially recognized name for
5082-512: The standard of 20 feet for main thoroughfares and designated the Rock Creek Main Road or Great Road to be built to this standard. In the mid-18th century, Lawrence Owen opened a small inn on the road. The place, known as Owen's Ordinary, took on greater prominence when, on April 14, 1755, Major General Edward Braddock stopped at Owen's Ordinary on a start of a mission from George Town (now Washington, D.C.) to press British claims of
5159-446: The state. Gaithersburg is located to the northwest of Washington, D.C. , and is considered a suburb and a primary city within the Washington metropolitan area . Gaithersburg was incorporated as a town in 1878 and as a city in 1968. Gaithersburg is located east and west of Interstate 270 . The eastern section includes the historic area of the town. Landmarks and buildings from that time can still be seen in many places but especially in
5236-477: The top employers in the city are: Gaithersburg also receives significant income from its conference organization platform including prominent conferences such as the CHI 84 conference. Patton Electronics was founded in Gaithersburg during 1984. Gaithersburg has an elected, five-member City Council, which serves as the legislative body of the city. The mayor, who is also elected, serves as non-voting president of
5313-438: The western frontier. The location of the road, near the present Rockville Pike, was strategically located on higher ground, making it dry year-round. The first land patents in the Rockville area were obtained by Arthur Nelson between 1717 and 1735. Within three decades, the first permanent buildings in what would become the center of Rockville were established on this land. Still a part of Prince George's County at this time,
5390-453: Was 2.54 and the average family size was 3.08. The median age in the city was 38.7 years. And 21.5% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.2% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 31.1% were from 25 to 44; 26.3% were from 45 to 64; and 14% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 47.9% male and 52.1% female. Choice Hotels , Westat , and Bethesda Softworks / ZeniMax Media are headquartered in Rockville. According to
5467-500: Was 5,875.8 inhabitants per square mile (2,268.7/km ). There were 23,337 housing units at an average density of 2,287.9 per square mile (883.4/km ). The racial makeup of the city was 31.9% non-Hispanic White , 16.3% African American , 0.5% Native American , 16.9% Asian (6.01 Chinese, 4.77% Indian, 2.03% Korean, 1.69% Filipino, 1.02% Vietnamese, 0.62% Burmese), 0.1% Pacific Islander , 10.7% from other races , and 4.8% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 24.2% of
5544-498: Was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.70 and the average family size was 3.24. The median age in the city was 35.1 years. 24.2% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.9% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 33.8% were from 25 to 44; 24.6% were from 45 to 64; and 9.5% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.6% male and 51.4% females. As of the census of 2000, there were 52,613 people, 19,621 households, and 12,577 families residing in
5621-530: Was ceded to the federal government to create the District of Columbia . A proposal to name the town Wattsville, after the nearby Watts Branch, failed because the stream was later considered too small to give its name to the town. On July 16, 1803, when the area was officially entered into the county land records with the name "Rockville", derived from Rock Creek. Nevertheless, the name Montgomery Court House continued to appear on maps and other documents through
5698-409: Was foreign-born. There were 19,621 households, out of which 34.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.6% were married couples living together, 11.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 35.9% were non-families. 27.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.65 and
5775-401: Was part of the area where a 3.6 magnitude earthquake was felt, one of the strongest to occur in Maryland. After years of decline and loss of tenants, including three of its four anchor stores in 2019, Lakeforest Mall closed on March 31, 2023, with plans to demolish it and redevelop the area. Gaithersburg is also the location of the United States Army Reserve Legal Command . According to
5852-432: Was the precursor to I-270 and follows a parallel route. It now serves as the main commercial roadway through Gaithersburg and neighboring communities. Other state highways serving Gaithersburg include Maryland Route 117 , Maryland Route 119 and Maryland Route 124 . Maryland Route 28 passes just outside the Gaithersburg corporate limits. Gaithersburg is connected to the Washington Metro via Shady Grove station , which
5929-471: Was written by Mike Mills about not wanting his girlfriend Ingrid Schorr to return to Rockville, Maryland. In 1975, F. Scott Fitzgerald and Zelda Fitzgerald 's caskets were reinterred at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Rockville, Maryland where his father, Edward, and a number of Key family members had been buried. Historic structures on the Register in and around downtown Rockville are: According to
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