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Description

Bethesda, named for the 1820 Bethesda Presbyterian Church, is today one of the most prosperous communities in Maryland. The area used to be known as a quiet little suburb until it underwent a large growth during the late 1980s, when Metro came.

Today, Bethesda is home to the National Institute of Health, National Library of Medicine, National Naval Medical Center and Marriott Corporation. Bethesda is urbanized and has a metropolitan-like feel, with an abundance of apartment communities, as well as recreational and retail complexes. Popular city events include the Taste of Bethesda, Imagination Bethesda Children's Street Festival, free Summer Concert series and the Literary Festival.

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County Description

The County of Montgomery was formed by the splitting of Frederick County in 1776, and was named after Revolutionary War General Richard Montgomery. Today, Montgomery County spans 497 square miles and is the one of the most populated and fastest growing counties in Maryland.

The County is home to a large number of technology, government, telecommunications and biotech firms--most of which lie around I-270 and Route 29. Major firms include Marriott, Lockheed Martin, Human Genome Sciences and Hughes Network Systems.

The area boasts a number of parks, lakes, 30 golf courses and other recreational areas. Montgomery has about 190 public schools, 237 private schools and 7 nearby colleges and universities. Major universities include University of Maryland, Montgomery College, John Hopkins and Strayer University.

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