It’s a diverse and enjoyable city located at the heart of Montgomery County, Maryland where around 70,000 residents are living as of present time. Gaithersburg is around 10 square miles wide and is 13 miles away from Washington DC.    Before it became a progressive and lively city, it was known as a Log Town or an agricultural residential area in 1765. Then as time passed, the city grew in population and industrialization slowly came in.   Meanwhile, it also has plenty of commercial and scenic spots for you to check out when you visit the city such as the Gaithersburg Community Museum, Kentlands Mansion, Kentlands Market Square, and the Arts Barn.