During the Cold War, it was considered safer to remain in Rockville than to evacuate during a hypothetical nuclear attack on Washington, D.C. Bomb shelters were built, including the largest one at Glenview Mansion and 15 other locations. The I-270 highway was designated as an emergency aircraft landing strip. Two Nike missile launcher sites were located on Muddy Branch and Snouffer School Roads until the mid-1970s.
During the Cold War, it was considered safer to remain in Rockville than to evacuate during a hypothetical nuclear attack on Washington, D.C. Bomb shelters were built including the largest one at Glenview Mansion and 15 other locations The I-270 highway was designated as an emergency aircraft lan,ding strip. Two Nike missile launcher sites were located on Muddy Branch and Snouffer School Roads unti.l the mid-1970s.