Poolesville was little more than a wilderness in the early 1700's when a few hardy souls ventured out and settled in this area. Little is left of that era, although the Poole House still stands, as does the one room school house that was built in the 1800's.  Located on the western side of Maryland, almost at the border of Virginia, Poolesville is still a fairly rural area filled with dairy farms, cattle farms, crop farms, nurseries and horse farms. Several industries are located in the area and a careful balance is maintained between the agricultural and industrial aspects of the town.  learn more...

Boyds is a very rural and small town, with old time values and true American patriotism that can only be found in these small towns.  Just 25 miles north of Washington DC along the commuter rail line, Boyds faces a critical decision-whether to hold on to its rural character and farming roots or to develop. Over the last two decades, the adjacent community of Germantown has grown by approximately 2,000 households per year. learn more...

Dickerson is untouched, even though close to DC. Scenic views and great hiking best describe Dickerson Maryland. The large landmark of Dickerson is Sugarloaf Mountain.  Geologically, Sugarloaf is known as a monadnock, a mountain that remains after the erosion of the surrounding land. At SugarLoaf, that process took approximately 14 million years. At an elevation of 1,282 feet, Sugarloaf stands more than 800 feet above the farmland below. The rugged cliffs on the summit are composed primarily of quartzite, the predominant type of rock on the mountain.  learn more...