Montgomery County is the most populous and wealthiest area of Maryland. The County is located adjacent to Washington, D.C., and includes 497 square miles of rolling land with small hills. Montgomery County, named after General Richard Montgomery, was established by the State Convention in 1776, and functioned under the County Commission system until 1948, when voters adopted a charter giving Montgomery County home rule and a council-manager form of government.

Montgomery County holds many prestigious distinctions:

Recipient of the much-desired "All America Community" Award for outstanding quality of life.

Rated "the most highly-educated community" in the country, with 59% of the workforce holding college degrees, and 38% with post graduate degrees.

Ranked # 1 in national agricultural land preservation.

Largest jurisdiction in Maryland with a population of more than 975,000.

Leading job/work center in Maryland.

Celebrated as a vibrant, growing center for the arts, culture, dining, shopping, and entertainment, you will discover the richness of life in Montgomery County.