Germantown, Maryland - Wikipedia
WEBGermantown was founded in the early 19th century by European immigrants, though much of the area's development did not take place until the mid-20th century.
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WEBSep 20, 2010 · The first major influx of Germans into our area occurred from 1835-1850. Those not arriving directly from Germany were typically from Pennsylvania, which had a large German immigrant...
WEBHistory of the Germantown Historical Society. The Germantown Historical Society was formed in January 1990. By the spring of 1991 the organization had by-laws, was incorporated in the State of Maryland, had been accepted by the IRS as a non-profit, and had a bank account – but very little money.
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WEBThe History of Germantown. The Germantown area was first home to Native Americans who set up stationary villages along the Potomac River. Eventually, more tribes and Europeans began coming into town, attracted by its access to hunting.
Germantown, Maryland - Wikiwand
WEBGermantownis an urbanized census-designated placein Montgomery County, Maryland. With a population of 91,249 as of the 2020 census, it is the third-most populous community in Maryland, after Columbiaand Baltimore.
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WEBLearn about the history of Germantown, how it got its start and how it grew to the community we know today. This show is co-anchored by County Councilmember...
WEBFrom its beginnings in 1828 until its completion to Cumberland in 1850, the Canal was in constant competition with the B & O Railroad, becoming obsolete in the early 20th century, succumbing to commercial dominance of the railroad and the ravages of nature with the recurring flooding of the Potomac River.
Germantown, Maryland - WorldAtlas
WEBOct 13, 2022 · Under the "Wedges and Corridors Plan" of the Montgomery County Administration, Germantown was founded in 1840 as a corridor city. Native Americans were the area's original inhabitants. Most of the ancient tribes settled in small settlements close to the Potomac River.
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WEBFeb 24, 2019 · The area of Germantown, Maryland was one settled by Native Americans in the area of “Black Rock” off of Black Rock Road thousands of years ago. In the 1600s, European settlers saw Piscataway Indians living within proximity of Rock Creek.
Germantown Historical Society
WEBGermantown Historical Society. Museum. Current Exhibits. Historic Germantown, 5501 Germantown Avenue. Open Thursday, Friday & Saturday 12pm – 4pm Until Spring 2024. A Visual Chronicle of Community, Resilience and Freedom. Recent Exhibits. At Home in Germantown, 1750-1900.