The area along the Potomac River that would later include Point of Rocks, Maryland was first mapped by English explorers in 1712. At that time it was home to the Conoy Indians. It is believed that the town was named for an outcropping of rocks that extended off the side of the mountain over the Potomac River. This rock formation was destroyed when the side of the mountain was blasted to make way for the railroad. The town's landmark train station was constructed in 1871.
Today, nestled at the foot of the Catoctin Mountains on the shore of the Potomac River, Point of Rocks is a scenic country town on the Maryland-Virginia border.
While offering the charm of a small rural community, Point of Rocks also provides the convenience of the city being situated midway between Frederick, MD (12 miles to the east) and Leesburg VA (12 miles to the west). The town's historic railroad station is still utilized by the MARC transit system, making Point of Rocks convenient to large job-centers like Rockville, MD and Washington
DC.
It is home to about 1,000 residents, mostly of them young, with a median age of 31 years. Real estate throughout the region ranges in price from $170,000 to $490,000. The average price of a single family home sold in January 2006, was $367,600. Ranch-like homes are mixed with colonial and rambler properties. Most homes have large yards and gardens, and some farm units have barns and sheds. A few large and new construction, or historic properties sell in the range of half a million dollars to $825,000.
Children in the region attend schools in the award-winning Frederick County Public School system, which boasts high test scores on national standardized tests, and excellent graduation rates. Most pupils from the area go on to pursue a college degree.
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The area along the Potomac River that would later include Point of Rocks, Maryland was first mapped by English explorers in 1712. At that time it was home to the Conoy Indians. It is believed that the town was named for an outcropping of rocks that extended off the side of the mountain over the Potomac River. This rock formation was destroyed when the side of the mountain was blasted to make way for the railroad. The town's landmark train station was constructed in 1871.
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