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Garrett Park
Montgomery County, Maryland
ZipCodes
20896
History & History-related items
Chamber of Commerce.
Garrett Park was incorporated in 1898 and, at that time, was a prosperous and busy small town. The railroad came to town in 1893 and many trains would come and go from Washington, D.C. each day. At the time of incorporation the town had about 175 residents. Chevy Houses were built in the 1920's. They were called by that name because a new Chevrolet could be included in the mortgage.
It was named for a former president of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad, though there is some discussion as to whether it was for John Garrett or Robert W. Garrett as both were presidents for a time.
Here is a history page for Garrett Park. Also try this history page for the town.
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Garrett Park is governed by a town council comprised of five members who are elected to two year terms.
Garrett Park Historical Events
1998
100 years
The centennial of Garrett Park was celebrated this year. Here is an article about 100 years of life in Garrett Park.
Garrett Park Chamber
Montgomery
County, Maryland Chamber of Commerce
51 Monroe Street, Suite 1800
Rockville, Maryland 20850
Phone: 301-739-0015
Garrett Park Organizations
Montgomery
County, Maryland Chamber of Commerce
51 Monroe Street, Suite 1800
Rockville, Maryland 20850
Phone: 301-739-0015
Garrett Park Miscellany
The population of Garrett Park was:
1990 - 884
2000 - 917
2007 - 939
Number of Housing Units:
1990 - 344
2000 - 356
Median Household Income:
2000 - 106,883
2007 - $ 137,183
Median house value:
2000 - $ 348,100
2007 - $ 867,275
Garrett Park is located in the Eastern Time Zone and does participate in daylight savings time during a portion of the year.
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