Origin: Created from Frederick County by resolve of the Constitutional Convention of 1776, Montgomery County was named for Revolutionary War General Richard Montgomery (1738-1775). Born in Swords, County Dublin, Ireland, General Montgomery died leading Continental forces against Quebec.
County Code
County Executives
County Seat: Rockville, MD 20850
Form of Government: Charter since 1948

• Correction & Rehabilitation Dept.
• County Attorney
• County Council
• County Executive
• County Government
• Economic Development Dept.
• Elections Board
• Emergency Preparedness
• Environmental Protection Dept.
• Fire & Rescue Services Dept.
• Health & Human Services Dept.
• Housing & Community Affairs Dept.
• Information Systems & Telecommunications Dept.
• Job Service
• Library
• Montgomery College
• Montgomery County
• Permitting Services Dept.
• Police Dept.
• Public Schools
• Public Works & Transportation Dept.
• Recreation Dept.
• Sheriff
• Social Services Dept.
• State's Attorney
• Transit Services Division