“Rural Rockville” No More
Maryland’s third largest city, Rockville, has a rich history as well as an active community that sets it apart from every other DC metropolitan suburb. Starting as a cluster of small rural buildings, Rockville derived its name from nearby Rock Creek that winds down through DC into the Potomac River. In late 19th century, rail lines were built to connect Rockville and DC, securing Rockville’s role as a suburban destination. Rockville would develop more mass transit lines in the late 20th century, with the Rockville Metro Station and the Twinbrook Metro Station, as well as the extensive Metrobus network.
Today, Rockville sits in the middle of the I-270 Technology Corridor and is home to numerous biotech and software companies as well as federal office buildings. Just north of bustling Bethesda, Rockville’s office and retail locations are centered around Rockville Pike (355/Wisconsin Avenue). With easy access to all of the Washington area via the Capital Beltway (I-495), this once suburban retreat has developed into a busy city of its own for both work and play.
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