 Germantown MD gets its name from the large number of German business owners that settled here in the 1830s and 1840s. In the last few years, Germantown has experienced a high growth rate. It now has a population of over 55,000 citizens. It is situated west of Baltimore and northwest of Washington DC.
Education
The public schools in Germantown are governed by the Montgomery County Public Schools system. It has several elementary schools, four middle schools and two high schools. Montgomery College has a campus in Germantown, as well.
Activities and Attractions
The BlackRock Center for the Arts plays host to the performing arts. Seneca Schoolhouse, a quaint one-room schoolhouse established in 1865, is a local attraction. It has been turned into a museum and is a reminder of earlier days of education in the area.
South Germantown Recreational Park provides open space and parkland for recreational activities. The park’s rolling hills were once part of a working dairy farm. State-of-the-art facilities offer visitors a variety of leisure activities including hiking, biking, archery, miniature golf, swimming, soccer, picnicking, and adventure play.
 Nearby Washington, DC provides many cultural opportunities, including museums, art galleries, theaters and a zoo. Sporting events can also be enjoyed in Washington, including hockey (Washington Capitals), baseball (Washington Nationals), soccer (DC United) and basketball.
Germantown MD Real Estate
In the quarter ending March 2008, the average listing price in Germantown MD was $324,682, down 12.8% from the previous quarter. There were 65 homes sold.
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