
Updated at 2025-04-22
Founded in 1776, Montgomery County, Maryland, was named in honor of General Richard Montgomery, the first U.S. general to die in the Revolutionary War. This pair of glass tumblers features the official county emblem, which incorporates elements of General Montgomery’s family crest. The top includes the Maryland state flag, while the shield bears fleur-de-lis symbols representing the family's French ancestry. The two gold rings signify royal favor and protection—hallmarks of the Montgomery lineage.
Language: English
Area: 1,312.89 square kilometers
Population: Approx. 1,082,000 people
Main Industries/Features: Montgomery County is located in the state of Maryland and is the most populous county in the state. It serves as a major center for commerce and research, and is also the biotechnology hub of the Mid-Atlantic region. Bordering Washington, D.C., the county is home to numerous U.S. federal government agencies, such as the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, the Nuclear Regulatory Commission, the Department of Energy, and the National Institute of Standards and Technology.