If you've read GoDCer Garrett Peck's book, then you're familiar with Seneca Quarry and the important role it played in the building growth of our area. I knew it was a pretty cool spot to visit, but...
GoDCers Love Maps / 14.12.2012
Map of Rockville in 1879
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...
GoDCers Love Maps / 26.11.2012
1878 Map of Bethesda District
This is a great one. We finally dug up a few good maps of the surrounding area, outside the District line. This shows Bethesda and a chunk of Montgomery County (why is it named Montgomery County?)....
Why Is It Named...? / 07.11.2012
Why Is It Named Montgomery County?
Some GoDCers (probably quite a few) live just across the District line in Montgomery County. But, how many of you know the etymology of the county? We should probably do one of these for every county...