Damascus is an unincorporated place in Montgomery County, Maryland. The area now known as Damascus was granted by the new state of Maryland to Nathaniel Pigman in 1783. A 40-acre plot was purchased by Edward Hughes in 1819, and subdivided for housing lots for the new settlement which was then known as "The Pleasant Plains of Damascus", a reference to the biblical place. From The town was incorporated in 1890, but withdrew its incorporation in 1914.
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Fair information is offered here, including a schedule of regular and special events, and reports from previous events, award winners, buyers, and photographs.
http://www.damascusfair.org/
Serving public school students from the ninth grade through the twelfth, the DHS site presents information about its academic and athletic programs, clubs and organizations within the school, its counseling center, and other data.
http://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/schools/damascushs/
Public library offers computers, books and educational classes for the public. Includes the hours of service, find bus routes to the library and programs for teenagers.
http://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/apps/libraries/branchinfo/dm.asp
The Polymer Clay Express is the online shopping site for Artway Studios in Damascus, Maryland, offering a variety of clay and polymer crafts equipment, including an angle jig set, extruders, and its DREAM machine, along with other tools, clays, and other resources for clay crafts.
http://www.polymerclayexpress.com/
Pryer's is a Damascus, Maine plant nursery and landscaping company that specializes in ornamental evergreens, including living fences made of hollies, cypress and green giant arborvitae, rather than metal or wood. Its products, services, prices, and directions to the facility are published here.
http://www.pryors.com/
Highlighting the Damascus, Maryland chapter of the Rotary Club, including information about its mission, history, activities, and membership data, as well as a schedule of meetings and sponsored events.
http://www.damascusrotary.org/
Catholic church organizes Mass times and request prayer. Donate money to the institution, review bulletins, the religious education program and a calendar of events.
http://www.stpauldamascus.org/
