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Map of Rockville in 1879

Posted by: Ghosts of DC on December 14, 2012 in GoDCers Love Maps 1 Comment

We are very much obsessed with old maps. I think it’s safe to say that the bulk of you are as well. And here is another one to obsess over, especially for the GoDCers out in Montgomery County (do you know where the county got its name?).

This is a map of Rockville in 1879. Pretty sweet.

map of Rockville in 1879

map of Rockville in 1879

Tagged with: 1870s Montgomery County MD Rockville MD

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The best part about this map is the fact that, despite Rockville’s best efforts in the 60s and 70s to wipe the slate clean through Urban Renewal projects, many of these buildings are still here!

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