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Geography: Alexandria is an independent city in the Commonwealth of Virginia in the United States. Located along the western bank of the Potomac River, Alexandria is approximately 7 miles (11 km) south of downtown Washington, D.C.

Like the rest of Northern Virginia, as well as Central Maryland, modern Alexandria has been influenced by its proximity to the U.S. capital. It is largely populated by professionals working in the federal civil service, in the U.S. military, or for one of the many private companies which contract to provide services to the federal government. One of Alexandria's largest employers is the U.S. Department of Defense. Another is the Institute for Defense Analyses. In 2005, the United States Patent and Trademark Office moved to Alexandria, and in 2017, so did the headquarters of the National Science Foundation.

The historic center of Alexandria is known as Old Town. With its concentration of boutiques, restaurants, antique shops and theaters, it is a major draw for all who live in Alexandria as well for visitors. Like Old Town, many Alexandria neighborhoods are compact and walkable. It is the 7th largest and highest-income independent city in Virginia.

A large portion of adjacent Fairfax County, mostly south but also west of the city, has Alexandria mailing addresses. However, this area is under the jurisdiction of Fairfax County's government and separate from the independent city. The city is therefore sometimes referred to as the "City of Alexandria" to avoid confusion. Additionally, neighboring Arlington County was formerly named "Alexandria County" before it was renamed by the Virginia General Assembly in 1920 to reduce confusion with the city.

Date of foundation: 1749

History:

Population: 148 892

Sights:

Battery Rodgers, Potomac River, near Alexandria, circa 1865
Battery Rodgers, Potomac River, near Alexandria, circa 1865
Alexandria. Braddock House, between 1910 and 1920
Braddock House, between 1910 and 1920
Camp of the 44th New York Infantry near Alexandria, circa 1865
Camp of the 44th New York Infantry near Alexandria, circa 1865
Alexandria. Christ Church, between 1861 and 1869
Christ Church, between 1861 and 1869
Alexandria. Christ Church, circa 1865
Christ Church, circa 1865
Alexandria. Citizens National Bank, circa 1920
Citizens National Bank, circa 1920
Alexandria. Confederate Monument on Washington Street, circa 1905
Confederate Monument on Washington Street, circa 1905
Alexandria. Confederate Monument on Washington Street, circa 1920
Confederate Monument on Washington Street, circa 1920
Alexandria. City Post Office and Custom House, circa 1920
City Post Office and Custom House, circa 1920
Alexandria. Engine, J.H. Devereux, between 1850 and 1870
Engine, J.H. Devereux, between 1850 and 1870
Alexandria. Engine 'E.M. Stanton', July 1864
Engine 'E.M. Stanton', July 1864
Alexandria. Engine W. H. Whiton, and President's car, January, 1865
Engine W. H. Whiton, and President's car, January, 1865
Alexandria. Exterior of Gadsby's Tavern, 1938
Exterior of Gadsby's Tavern, 1938
Fairfax Seminary, near Alexandria, circa 1865
Fairfax Seminary, near Alexandria, circa 1865
Alexandria. George Washington Masonic National Memorial, 1920
George Washington Masonic National Memorial, 1920
Alexandria. Government Bakery, 1861
Government Bakery, 1861
Alexandria. First Presbyterian Church, between 1910 and 1925
First Presbyterian Church, between 1910 and 1925
Alexandria. Ford Coupe at little house, between 1910 and 1925
Ford Coupe at little house, between 1910 and 1925
Alexandria. Fort Ellsworth, circa 1865
Fort Ellsworth, circa 1865
Alexandria. Freedman's Barracks, circa 1865
Freedman's Barracks, circa 1865
Alexandria. Friendship Fire Department, between 1910 and 1920
Friendship Fire Department, between 1910 and 1920
Alexandria. Friendship fire engine, between 1910 and 1920
Friendship fire engine, between 1910 and 1920
Alexandria. Fire Department, with steam fire engines, July, 1863
Fire Department, with steam fire engines, July, 1863
Alexandria. Fire engine purchased by George Washington in 1775 at Philadelphia, 1931
Fire engine purchased by George Washington in 1775 at Philadelphia, 1931


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