Alexandria is an independent city in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Located along the Western bank of the Potomac River, Alexandria is approximately 6 miles (9.6 kilometers) south of downtown Washington, DC.
Founded in 1749 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places, Alexandria is nationally recognized for its abundance of 18th- and 19th-century architecture, historic attractions, award-winning restaurants and eclectic shopping. With five Metro stations and a range of hotels to suit every taste, Alexandria is the perfect gateway to all that Greater Washington has to offer.
For an old city feel a must see is Old Town Alexandria where you can stroll along the sidewalks to shop, eat lunch or stop into a pub and have a drink.
- Population: 128,284
- Geographic Size: the city has a total area of 15.4 mi. 15.2 mi of it is land and 0.2 mi of it is water.
- County: Fairfax County
School information:
The city is served by the Alexandria City Public Schools system and by the Alexandria campus of Northern Virginia Community College.
Well known Alexandria's public high school, T.C. Williams, and its legendary former football coach, Herman Boone, were featured in the 2000 motion picture Remember the Titans.
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To learn more about the city of Alexandria, go to:City of Alexandria
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