Germantown, Maryland
Germantown: Census-designated place in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States
About
Germantown is a CDP located in the county of Montgomery in the U.S. state of Maryland.
Exploring Historic and Modern Attractions in Germantown, Maryland
Germantown is an urbanized census-designated place in Montgomery County, Maryland located about 25 miles northwest of Washington D.C. It provides a blend of historic sites and modern amenities.
Historic Downtown Germantown
The original downtown area of Germantown along Liberty Mill Road offers a glimpse into the area's past with well-preserved 18th and 19th century buildings. Key landmarks include:
- Germantown Historical Society - Museum housed in a preserved 1790 bank building.
- C. Burr Artz Public Library - Historic library built in 1927.
- Seneca Schoolhouse - One room schoolhouse from 1865 now operating as a living history museum.
- Great Seneca Stream Valley Park - 6 miles of hiking trails along Great Seneca Creek.
Modern Attractions
While paying homage to its history, Germantown also offers plenty of modern entertainment and recreation:
- Downtown Crown Farm - Vibrant new downtown district with shopping, dining, and a farmers market.
- BlackRock Center for the Arts - State-of-the-art performing arts venue hosting concerts and shows.
- Germantown Soccerplex - Eight synthetic turf fields and one natural grass field.
Germantown Town Center - Mixed-use town center with retail shops, restaurants, and movie theater.
With its blend of historic charm and contemporary amenities, Germantown truly offers something for everyone.
Quick Facts about Germantown
| Population : | 86,395 |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Maryland (United States) |
| County : | Montgomery County |
| Phone Area Codes : | 301, 240 |
| Area : | 44.38 km2 |
| Altitude : | 440 feet / 134, 440, 428 meters |
| Time Zone : | Eastern Time Zone, UTC−05:00, UTC−04:00 |
| Local time : | 19:32:05 (24th April 2025) |
Geography
Germantown is located at 39°10'23"N 77°16'18"W (39.1731600, -77.2716500).
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People born in Germantown (6)
People born in Germantown, including soccer player Bruce Murray, basketball player Isaiah Swann, baseball player Simon Nicholls, .
List
- Steve Armas (American soccer player and coach) he was born in 02/03/1977
- Jake Rozhansky (American association football player) he was born in 04/07/1996
- Bruce Massey (American basketball player) he was born in 02/09/1990
Schools in Germantown
College & universities near Germantown, MD
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 163426 | Montgomery College | Rockville (MD) | 20850 |
Stations (22)
Amtrak & bus stations near Germantown, MD
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| RKV | Rockville station | 251 Hungerford Drive at Park Rd. | RAIL |
| FRC | Frederick, MD | 100 South East Street | RAIL |
| FRR | Frederick Airport, MD | 1341 Hughes Ford Road | BUS |
| WAS | Washington Union Station | 50 Massachusetts Ave NE | RAIL |
| BCV | Burke Centre | 10399 Premier Court | RAIL |
Post offices near Germantown
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Germantown Post Office | Germantown (MD) | 20874 |
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Other cities in Montgomery County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Montgomery County , MD. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Redland | 147,010 | A census-designated place in Prince George's County, Maryland. |
| Silver Spring | 71,452 | A city in Montgomery County, Maryland. |
| Rockville | 69,512 | The most populous city in Montgomery County, Maryland. |
| Gaithersburg | 67,741 | The second most populous city in Montgomery County, Maryland. |
| Bethesda | 62,448 | A census-designated place (CDP) in Montgomery County, Maryland. |
| Aspen Hill | 48,759 | Census-designated place in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States |
| Potomac | 44,965 | Census-designated place in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States |
| North Bethesda | 43,828 | A census-designated place in Montgomery County, Maryland. |
| Olney | 33,844 | Unincorporated area of Montgomery County, Maryland, United States of America |
| Montgomery Village | 32,032 | Unincorporated community in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States |
| North Potomac | 24,410 | Census-designated place in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States |
| Fairland | 23,681 | Town in Oklahoma, United States |
| White Oak | 19,020 | Unincorporated area in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States |
| Takoma Park | 17,696 | City in Maryland, United States |
| Cloverly | 15,126 | Community in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States |
| Colesville | 14,647 | Unincorporated area in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Germantown distances to largest Maryland cities
