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Chevy Chase View

Chevy ChaseChevy Chase View is another town of Montgomery County in Maryland. A property developer by the name of Claude Livingstone drafted the layout in 1910 and passed it on to a couple of investors, Harry E. Smith and John L. Whitmore, a few years after. The town was incorporated in 1993. If you plan to visit Chevy Chase View, call Affinity Airport Sedan for a ride. Sit back and enjoy the sights. Our dependable transport service will guarantee you a very comfortable trip.

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City of Rockville

Rockville Time SquareRockville has been described as one of the small but vibrant cities in the United States. It is business-friendly and home to several prominent bio-med and technology corporations as well as federal agencies. Rockville is the county seat located at the central part of Montgomery County and is the third biggest incorporated city in Maryland next to Baltimore and Frederick.

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Fairland

FairlandFairland’s boundaries have not been officially defined as an unincorporated area. However, Fairland is recognized by the United States Census Bureau as a census-designated place and by the United States Geological Survey as a populated locality. Fairland is one of several neighborhoods in Silver Spring, Maryland.

If you’d like to explore Washington, DC, and include Fairland in your itinerary,

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Chevy Chase Section Five

Chevy Chase Section 5Chevy Chase Section Five was created in 1922 and incorporated as a municipality on June 25, 1982. At that time, Section 5 had 225 private residential units and one restaurant. The section is managed by a five-member Village Council elected by local residents. Members serve for a period of two years.

If you’d like to see Chevy Chase Section Five in Montgomery County, call Affinity Airport Sedan for a ride. Allow our reliable and professional car service to drive you around so you can relax and enjoy the tour.

Background on Chevy Chase

“Chevy Chase” comes from the French word “chevauchée,” which was used in medieval Scotland and England and describes horseback raids conducted by forces belonging to both countries in the ancient borderlands.

The Chevy Chase Land Company used this name for the 200-acre land that it acquired for the street car suburb project in 1751. The lot was part of an earlier and bigger grant that came from Lord Baltimore and was awarded to Colonel Joseph Belt. The Belt Estate eventually broke up. The owner of one part was Abraham Bradley, who became Assistant Postmaster General of the United States in 1814. According to rumors, Abraham Bradley provided refuge for a number of cabinet members along with valuable government documents that they carried at Bradley Farm when British troops burned the White House. After the Land Company bought the farmland, it became home to the Chevy Chase Hunt, which later became the Chevy Chase Club.

In 1892, developer and businessman John Frank Ellis purchased more than 14 acres along Brookville Road from J.M.C. Williams. Ellis created 69 house lots and put them up for sale in 1894. This was a spin-off of Chevy Chase by calling his development “Otterbourne” in

Connecticut Avenue at Chevy Chase.

The southern side of these lots now serves as a boundary between Sections 3 and 5. It is a barrier for Delaware, Florida, Fulton, and Georgia Streets, isolating these areas from Thornapple Street. Development depended on the same Connecticut Avenue street car line that served the Land Company’s new development of Chevy Chase Section 2. Chevy Chase Land Company extended Connecticut Avenue from Calvert Street to Chevy Chase Lake, then built an artificial lake and amusement park to entice people to the new suburb.

Enjoy the fresh atmosphere of Chevy Chase Section Five, and for a ride there, call Affinity Airport Sedan.

 

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Beallsville

BeallsvilleBeallsville is a small community outside Poolesville in Montgomery County, Maryland. It is a historic district and remains a popular destination for local residents and visitors alike.

If you like to visit Maryland, make sure to include Beallsville in your itinerary and call Affinity Airport Sedan for a ride. Allow our professional car service to drive you around so you can enjoy your tour.

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Barnesville

SugarLoaf MountainBarnesville is located at the lower part of Sugarloaf Mountain. The land, surveyed by Jeremiah Hays in 1749, is the last rural outpost in Montgomery County. It was named in honor of William Barnes, who built the first house in this town. According to the book entitled History of Western Maryland (1882), Barnesville is right in the middle of a tobacco-growing locality.

If you’re headed to Barnesville, use Affinity Airport Sedan to go around town. This pleasant car service can pick you up and get you wherever you want to go.

History

The maxim of Barnesville is “A Caring Community.” This is a fitting testimony to the place relished by locals and their next-door neighbors in the Agricultural Reserve of Western Montgomery County. The main produce of local farmers in Barnesville during the 19th century was tobacco.

During the Civil War, Union troops marched through Barnesville looking for Confederate forces under General Robert E. Lee. Sugarloaf Mountain was an observation point for both sides. Town residents took refuge in their cellars, and the Union army finally emerged as the winner. The first female Confederate spy, Rose Greenhaugh O’Neill, was baptized in Barnesville by her uncle, who happened to be the pastor at St. Mary’s Church. She was eventually captured by Union soldiers and incarcerated.

In 1888, Barnesville was incorporated by the Governor under the name of “The Commissioners of Barnesville.” The town is situated in a combined residential and agricultural zone with exclusive zoning laws. Barnesville is serviced by the MARC commuter rail system; the station used to be a gas meter station in Rockville, which transferred to Barnesville in 1977.

Barnesville Today

As of 2000, the town has two churches, a post office, 79 residential units and a population of 200 people. It was able to maintain the charm of rural commerce from which it developed. The early retail outlets consisted of a general store, blacksmith shop, tannery, doctor’s clinic, pub, school, hotels, and a magistrate who owned a 250-acre farm. That farm is still owned by his descendants after two centuries. Barnesville has limited land area, but it also has rural charm, rich history, and affable residents who are descendants of families who founded the town.

If you have scheduled a trip to Barnesville or any other town in Montgomery County, get in touch with Affinity Airport Sedan right away. It is the exclusive shuttle service that allows you to explore comfortably and safely.

 

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Washington Grove

Washington D.C.This “town within a forest” is located northeast of Washington D.C. Washington Grove is a dappled rural community nestled underneath an ancient forest; it was developed around trees as one of the early planned garden cities. The concept of a garden city was thought of by Ebenezer Howard in 1898 to deal with pollution problems and overcrowding in urban areas.

If you plan to visit Washington Grove, call Affinity Airport Sedan for a ride. Sit back and enjoy the sights. Our dependable transport service will guarantee you a very comfortable trip.

Beginnings

Washington Grove was founded by Methodists who came from D.C. and were searching for a summer revival camp to escape the summer heat. It started out as a tent city like Coronado, with religious advocates who found shelter under canvas roofs. The group held its first renewal meet on July 4, 1873, and 258 tents were laid out. A Sacred Circle was established the following year. Tent sites were set up in ridges around the perimeter-long avenues where 10,000 visitors were said to have attended.

Throughout the years, more tents were put up and those who attended the two-week revival remained there for the entire summer and even until autumn. The canvas panels were eventually replaced with wooden materials, which later on became Gothic-inspired chalets with sharp outlines of roofs. By 1920, Washington Grove became a permanent neighborhood with families living in very small houses. Washington Grove was listed in the National Register of Historic Places for its classic layout and unique history in 1980. The town council maintains complete control of purchasing and leasing lots.

Oasis of Tranquility

Original residents describe Washington Grove as an “Oasis of Tranquility and Rustic Jewel.” Developers gave priority to growing trees before constructing houses. The council enacted resolutions emphasizing management of growth and property ownership that will prevent future owners from monopolizing and expanding historic structures. After the Second World War, all development stopped and left a huge buffer that surrounded the town. Streets were named after trees, while roads were constructed behind homes in the back alleyways. The East Woods and West Woods have been classified as wildlife sanctuaries; these are the only forests in Maryland owned by the local municipality.

Washington Grove is governed by a Council of Citizens with six elected councilors and a mayor. Two council meetings are conducted every month, with local citizens always encouraged to participate.

For your Washington Grove and D.C. transportation needs, call Affinity Airport Sedan!

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Village of Drummond

Village of DrummondThe Village of Drummond is situated at one side of Wisconsin Avenue in Chevy Chase, Montgomery County, Maryland. It is a 12-minute walk from the D.C. border and Friendship Heights, and approximately 20 minutes from Bethesda. This, the smallest township in Montgomery, was founded in 1916 and classified as a self-governing, special tax district.

If you plan to travel around Drummond and Chevy Chase from the airport, the best option is to call Affinity Airport Sedan. Our efficient and trustworthy chauffeurs will be very happy to give you a ride.

About Drummond Village

Drummond got its name from a general in the U.S. Army (Richard C. Drum), who moved to this area from Washington D.C. in 1880. The General constructed a 20-room residential structure described as Langdrum, which was unfortunately razed by fire in 1901. He sold lots along Drummond Avenue to construct a smaller home in 1903 between Langdrum and Hunt Avenues.

The village is small, occupying only two-thirds of a single street with 43 residences. Nonetheless, Drummond is among the oldest municipalities in the county. It is governed by a three-man council comprising the mayor, secretary, and treasurer. Drummond is more of an old-world portion of Chevy Chase town and is made up mostly of housing units. The entry within the vicinity of Wisconsin Avenue is highlighted by two unique columns made of stone with light fixtures on top.

Pride of Residents

Locals manifest a high degree of pride for their village. Indeed, it is a very solid neighborhood. Drummond Avenue looks much like a boulevard, even if the street is quite narrow. The pavements are lined with old trees and fodders of green grass that extend from the center to the walkways on both sides. Some homes are ordinary bungalows, while others are majestic Victorian-style abodes.

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Somerset

Somerset Elementary School MontgomerySomerset is a small town of Montgomery County in Maryland next to the Washington D.C. border. It should not be mistaken for Somerset County (Maryland), which is 150 miles away from this locality.

In case you decide to visit Somerset, you will surely need a ride. Call to arrange for a pick-up from the airport with Affinity Airport Sedan for a more enjoyable experience.

About Somerset

The beginnings of Somerset go back to 1890, when a group of scientists acquired 50 acres of tobacco farmland from the government to be developed as a residential community. This parcel of land was formerly part of the Friendship Tract, a grant of 3,000 acres to colonists in early Maryland. Somerset was one of the streets named after counties in England. The others are Cumberland, Dorset, Essex, Surrey, and Warwick. The very first resident of Somerset in 1893 was Dr. Charles Crampton, and by 1905, there were already 35 houses in that community. The first Town Council was organized in May 7, 1906, with Dr. Crampton as the first mayor.

According to town officials and local historians, women have been active in the cultural development of Somerset and Montgomery County as a whole. In 1902, women residents of this town formed a Wednesday Club to discuss and recommend solutions primarily on child labor issues, rights of suffrage, the war in Europe, and other current concerns. In 1916, the Wednesday Club was transformed into the Women’s Club of Somerset and ultimately merged with the Montgomery County Federation of Women’s Clubs.

Coping with Problems

Somerset was always hailed as an area of tranquility and refinement. However, it was confronted with problems such as insufficient water drain systems, crude sewage disposal methods, and an absence of local fire protection and schools. These issues urged local citizens to formally request the State of Maryland for incorporation into a township so taxes could be levied for basic services. The State issued Somerset’s charter in 1906, forming the community of Somerset Heights and surrounding areas into a town. Somerset has a mayor-council form of government. It has stood up to challenges and development has been rapid. You can now find tennis and basketball courts, a batting area, and a community swimming pool as well as more residential units.

If your travels bring you to Somerset or any other town in the D.C. area, keep in mind Affinity Airport Sedan. We will pick you up on time and get you to your destination safely.

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Oakmont

OakmontOakmont, Maryland is a very small residential community and special taxing district. Taxes are used for street and lighting maintenance as well as sanitation services. It is made up of only two streets. One is the oak Place and the other is the southern part of Oakmont Avenue.  There are only a few hundred residents in this neighborhood.

If you are going on a trip to the Oakmont area, just call Affinity Airport Sedan to pick you up from any airport in D.C.

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