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Obsessing Over Old Maps: A Look at Rockville in 1879

Published December 14, 2012

We are obsessed with old maps, and here's another one to obsess over! Take a look at this map of Rockville, Maryland in 1879. Learn more about the history of Montgomery County too!

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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

Posted in GoDCers Love Maps
and tagged 1870s, Montgomery County MD, Rockville MD

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