1891 Red Brick Court House - Rockville MD
N 39° 05.023 W 077° 09.084
18S E 313917 N 4328270
This marker commemorates the third courthouse in Montgomery County, Maryland.
Waymark Code: WM8H3X
Location: Maryland, United States
Date Posted: 04/02/2010
Views: 13
Marker Inscription:
Montgomery County
1891
Red Brick
Courthouse
Montgomery County's third courthouse. Built in 1891, the "Old Red Brick Courthouse" has become the symbol and architectural monument of old Rockville. Designated a historic building on July 19, 1965 by the Montgomery County Historical Society, Inc.
Marker Type (optional): ----
County (required): Montgomery County
Location (required): In Front of Old Courthouse in Rockville, MD
More info about the site/marker (optional):
In the 1960's, the Red Brick Courthouse was to be demolished, but citizens protested and the local historical society protected and restored it. The building is currently used by the historical society and as a court annex.
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