Name: Rockville, MD
Address: Rockville, MD, US

About Rockville

• Gold medalist swimmer Katie Ledecky was born in Rockville, Maryland.
• The software company, MicroStrategy, which specializes in business intelligence, was founded in Rockville.
• Rockville's location along major transportation routes like the B&O Railroad boosted its growth.
• Rockville's F. Scott Fitzgerald Theatre hosted Ella Fitzgerald and Dizzy Gillespie.
• A devastating fire in 1904 destroyed much of Rockville's commercial district.
• Named for being a rocky town, Rockville was established in 1776.
• With over 68,000 residents, it's one of Maryland's largest cities.
• At 456 feet above sea level, Rockville is hillier than many expect.
• Many residents work in professional, scientific, and technical services.
• A comfortable, suburban atmosphere blends with urban energy and innovation.
• The Washington Nationals, nearby in DC, won the World Series in 2019.
• Walter Johnson, 'The Big Train,' pitched for the Washington Senators, inspiring local baseball fans.

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