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A Brief History of Garrett Park, Maryland

Thirty minutes from downtown Washington, D.C., in lower Montogmery County,Maryland, sits Garrett Park, one of the region's hidden treasures. Although this small, incorporated town of 358 homes is celebrating its 100th anniversary this year, many people in the area have never heard of it. They are missing something special. Whether you're looking for an architectural ramble, a liesurely stroll or ride along quiet, winding, heavily-wooded streets, or a bite to eat, Garrett Park is an excellent place to spend part of a carefree day.

Nestled between Route 355 and Rock Creek Park, Garrett Park came into being in the late 1880s. A brochure at the time extolled the virtues of this new community, stating that it would "be the suburban town of the National Capital." In 1898, Garrett Park was incorporated in response to a controversy over sewage. At the time, waterborne typhoid was a major health concern. Fear of the disease led the citizens of Garrett Park to protest a one Mrs. Sprigg's indoor plumbing and associated cesspool which was seen as potential source of contamination to local wells. Responding to this concern, the town fathers incorporated and immediately passed an ordinance banning cesspools and requiring all residents to use "above-ground" privies. Mrs. Sprigg fought the ordinance in court, lost, and left town.

Your visit to Garrett Park is best begun at Penn Place in the heart of "downtown," at the intersection of Waverly and Rokeby Avenues. Don't expect too much. Downtown consists of a small train station, The Garrett Park Cafe, town offices, a beauty salon, a market, a few other small businesses, and the Post Office. It is easily accessible by car, as well as by bike or foot. Penn Place is only 200 yards from the bike path in Rock Creek Park, and there is a pathway that connects the two.

Since there is no home delivery of mail in Garrett Park, the Post Office is a social center, where residents empty their P.O. boxes, chat or read the town bulletin board. The cafe is a popular place, especially on weekends when bicycle, running, and walking groups take time for lunch, brunch, or dinner. With an unusual menu, featuring items such as seared rockfish with hunter style tomato sauce & chevre risotto, the cafe is also a great place to eat.