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Potomac Towne is the neighborhood within the Potomac Village hub of River and Falls Roads. This is the original neighborhood of Potomac, from which all the subdivisions emerged.
Potomac Towne is the neighborhood within the Potomac Village hub of River and Falls Roads. This is the original neighborhood of Potomac, from which all the subdivisions emerged.

===Falconhurst===
The Falconhurst subdivision is home to many large and stately homes. Home sales in the Falconhurst area range from $4-10 million. Most of the homes in Falconhurst were built in the 1970s and 1980s
Falconhurst contains Bentcross Drive, which is one of the most visibly wealthy streets in Potomac. Owners of homes on Bentcross Drive include Global Exchange Services CEO Gary Greenfield, The Mills Corporation CEO Laurence Siegel, former Monsanto CEO Herbert Broner, United Radiology CEO Dr. Rakesh Sahni, Ingram Group president Doug Ingram, Botswana diplomat Ksogi Seepapits, photographer Herbert Ascherman, and NBA player Calbert Cheaney. ''Beverly Hills, 90210'' creator Darren Star grew up on Halter Court, a cul-de-sac in Falconhurst.
(Reference : http://sdatcert3.resiusa.org/rp_rewrite/results.aspx?County=16&SearchType=STREET&StreetNumber=&StreetName=Bent%20Cross)


== Notable Residents ==
== Notable Residents ==

Revision as of 19:08, 3 April 2008

Potomac, Maryland
CDP
CountryUnited States
StateMaryland
CountyMontgomery
Area
 • Total26.6 sq mi (68.8 km2)
 • Land25.2 sq mi (65.2 km2)
 • Water1.4 sq mi (3.6 km2)
Elevation
361 ft (110 m)
Population
 (2000)
 • Total44,822
 • Density1,780.2/sq mi (687.3/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP codes
20854, 20859
Area code(s)301, 240
FIPS code24-63300
GNIS feature ID0591056

Potomac is a census-designated place and an unincorporated area in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States. The name "Potomac" is from an Algonkian language and is translated as "where something is brought."

History

In 1716, the Canaze Indian nation built the Tehogee Indian Trail, which is still the route of Potomac's River Road today. Several years later, the first farmers arrived. In 1829, the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal was completed in an area that had become known as Offutts Crossroads. The cornerstone was laid there and the name was changed to Potomac, in honor of the river that passes by the town.

Around the Potomac Village are posts for horses to be tied to dating back to the early 1900's.

Each year during Mid-October local business and community participate in Potomac Day. This is a celebration of the community and the years happenings. Events include a parade, crafts show, food vendors, and free giveaways.

Geography

As an unincorporated area, Potomac's boundaries are not officially defined. Potomac is, however, recognized by the United States Census Bureau as a Census-designated Place, and by the United States Geological Survey as a populated place located at 39°1′22″N 77°11′11″W / 39.02278°N 77.18639°W / 39.02278; -77.18639Invalid arguments have been passed to the {{#coordinates:}} function (39.022694, -77.186423).Template:GR

The geographical focal point of Potomac is Potomac Village, a small cluster of upscale shops and businesses at the intersection of Maryland State Highway 189 (Falls Road, which connects the Great Falls of the Potomac River in the south to Rockville in the north) and Maryland State Highway 190 (River Road, which runs from western Montgomery County into Washington, D.C.). Saint Francis Episcopal Church, two gas stations (Exxon and BP), and two grocery stores (Safeway and Giant) serve Potomac Village.

According to the United States Census Bureau, Potomac has a total area of 26.6 square miles (68.9 km2). 25.2 square miles (65.3 km2) of it is land and 1.4 square miles (3.6 km2) of it (5.20%) is water. It includes the ZIP Code 20854 for properties and 20859 for US Post Office Boxes. The North Potomac ZIP Codes include 20878, 20854, and 20850 as defined by the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission's (M-NCPPC) Potomac Subregion Master Plan as well as the North Potomac Citizens Association (NPCA) [1].

Demographics

As of the censusTemplate:GR of 2000, there were 44,822 people, 15,655 households, and 13,024 families residing in the area. The population density was 1,780.2/sq mi (687.3/km²). There were 15,960 housing units at an average density of 633.9/sq mi (244.7/km²). The racial makeup of the area was 79.46% White, 3.93% African American, 0.11% Native American, 13.37% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 0.90% from other races, and 2.22% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 5.38% of the population. Winston Churchill High School in Potomac, MD has the second highest percentage of reported Asian ancestry in Montgomery County, Maryland with a 23.0% Asian demographic according to the Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) enrollment statistics [2]. This follows Thomas S. Wootton High School, which has a 32.1% Asian demographic and serves the North Potomac, Rockville, and Potomac communities [3].

There were 15,655 households, of which 38.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 74.8% were married couples living together, 6.6% had a female householder with no husband present and 16.8% were non-families. Of all households, 14.0% were made up of individuals and 5.9% had someone living alone who was 65 or older. The average household size was 2.84, and the average family size was 3.10.

In the area, the age of the population was spread out, with 26.3% under the age of 18, 4.6% from 18 to 24, 21.3% from 25 to 44, 34.0% from 45 to 64 and 13.8% who were 65 or older. The median age was 44. For every 100 females there were 91.7 males. For every 100 females 18 or older there were 87.3 males.

The median income for a household in the area was $89,936, and the median income for a family was $115,572. Males had a median income exceeding $100,000, versus $54,678 for females. The per capita income for the area was $64,875. About 1.5% of families and 2.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including .6% of those under age 18 and 3.6% of those age 65 or over.

Census Bureau statistical history

  • 1980: 40,402
  • 1990: 45,634
  • 2000: 44,822

Neighborhoods

As with most large suburbs, Potomac is divided into various neighborhoods. Although Potomac is extremely affluent, the most wealthy neighborhoods are located around Potomac Village. Many of the outlying neighborhoods closer to the Rockville border, while still middle to upper middle class, are more similar to the rest of the county.

Potomac Towne is the neighborhood within the Potomac Village hub of River and Falls Roads. This is the original neighborhood of Potomac, from which all the subdivisions emerged.

Notable Residents

Present residents of the area include:

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  1. ^ http://www.northpotomacnews.org/wss1/static2/North%20Potomac%20Boundary%20Map.jpg
  2. ^ http://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/departments/regulatoryaccountability/glance/fy2004/schools/04602.pdf
  3. ^ http://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/departments/regulatoryaccountability/glance/fy2004/schools/04234.pdf
source: https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Potomac%2C_Maryland&diff=203107089&oldid=203103566

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