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Alexandria, Virginia

"The Fun Side of the Potomac"
Located in Independent City, Virginia, Alexandria was founded in 1749. Alexandria's Gadsby's Tavern hosted both George Washington's birthday celebrations and meetings that helped plan the new federal city. The Torpedo Factory Art Center, now one of the nation's largest collections of artist studios, was an actual torpedo manufacturing plant during World War II.
Founded 1749 | Population 159,081 | Peak 159,081 (2020) | County Independent City

Top 10 Most Important Events for Alexandria, Virginia

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Complete Historical Timeline

1749
City Founded
1791
Incorporated into District of Columbia
1847
Retroceded to Virginia
1861
Union Occupation
1929
George Washington Memorial Parkway Planned
1946
Sit-In at Alexandria Library
1971
T.C. Williams School Integration
1983
Metro Comes to Alexandria
2017
Congressional Baseball Shooting
2020
Amazon HQ2 Construction Begins

Did You Know?

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Alexandria's Gadsby's Tavern hosted both George Washington's birthday celebrations and meetings that helped plan the new federal city.
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The Torpedo Factory Art Center, now one of the nation's largest collections of artist studios, was an actual torpedo manufacturing plant during World War II.
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Old Town Alexandria's King Street was named one of the 'Great Streets' of America by the American Planning Association.
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Alexandria is located in Independent City, Virginia.
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Alexandria was founded in 1749.

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