History of Potomac, Maryland

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Brief History of Potomac

In 1714, Edward Offutt received the "Clearwell" land grant from Lord Baltimore. Thus, starting the establishment of what is now known as Potomac. Officially named as Offutts Crossroads during the 18th century, Irishman and Civil War veteran John McDonald renamed it Potomac in 1881. However, Potomac didn't experience any developmental growth until two decades later when Thomas Perry, a general store owner, decided to build his home there. By the mid to late 20th century, Potomac had become a suburban community.

The once rural farming community is so suburban that the television network Bravo decided to create The Real Housewives of Potomac in 2016 to showcase the lives of Potomac housewives. On a more exciting note, popular t.v. series Beverly Hills, 90210 was based on Potomac native Darren Star's experience as a high schooler at Winston Churchhill High School.

Demographics of Potomac

As of 2010, Potomac's population consisted of 44,965 people.

This included:

• 75.8% White
• 15.9 % Asian
• 6.4% Hispanic or Latino
• 4.6% African American
• 0.1% Native American
• 0.01% Pacific Islander

Of this, the census recorded 16,093 households, with an average size of 2.84 people.

• 38.4% had children under the age of 18
• 74.8% were married couples
• 16.8% were non-families
• 14% were individuals
• 6.6% had a female householder
•  5.9% were persons living alone who were 65 or older.

The median income for the households being $187,568.

Local Sights to See

If one happens to be passing by, visiting, or looking to move to Potomac, rest assured there are many local activities and attractions to see.

For outdoor enthusiasts, the Billy Goat Trail at Great Falls of Maryland is a must-visit. Visitors can take advantage of the 4.7-mile hiking trail or cruise down the river on the Great Falls Canal boat ride.

For those who like to keep it simple with their outdoor activities, Falls Road Golf Course is another location for visitors to spend their time. Fall Roads Golf Course is a public golf course located on 150 acres of former farmland. Due to its various sets of tees and different courses, Fall Roads is friendly to beginners, juniors and senior golfers.

Once done with the local activities, visitors can gather at the Potomac Village Shopping Center to unwind, shop, eat, and see why it's a hub for locals.

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Our Local Office

Contact our personal injury lawyers of Potomac, if you or a loved one has suffered from any personal injuries. We want to help you secure the compensation you deserve. Schedule your free consultation today to learn more.

Blank Kim Injury Law
2000 Veirs Mill Rd a,
Rockville, MD 20851
(240) 329-3007