VIRGINIA COMMUNITIES AND SCHOOLSYour gateway to information on the Schools and Communities of Loudoun and Fairfax Counties.
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| STATE INFORMATION | |
| Virginia: Welcome to the Commonwealth! | The Commonwealth of Virginia is a state of rich heritage and extraordinary natural beauty. Its attractions are as broad and diverse as its geography and as abundant as its history. Stretching from the Atlantic Ocean to the Blue Ridge and Allegheny mountains, Virginia is a mixture of exciting cities, historic homes and towns, plentiful resources, and a wealth of recreational activities. Wish you were here? Well, you are, virtually. This home page is your gateway to the Commonwealth of Virginia... from beach weather to Colonial Williamsburg, state government to state wilderness areas. |
| AREA SCHOOLS | |
| Virginia School Information | Everything you need to know about area schools! |
| Washingtonian Magazine Reviews Private Schools in Virginia | Washingtonian Magazine's annual directory of Washington-area private schools includes addresses and phone numbers and indicates which grades are taught; also listed are approximate tuition fees, whether extended daycare is available before or after school (upper grades often don't offer this), whether transportation is provided, and approximate enrollment figures. |
| FAIRFAX COUNTY INFORMATION | |
| Welcome to Fairfax Country: The Official Government Website for Fairfax County, Virginia | Fairfax is now the richest and most populous political subdivision in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Many of Fairfax County’s historic homes and historical places are on the National Register of Historic Places. Many more have been protected or preserved by the county government or private organizations. |
| FAIRFAX COMMUNITIES | |
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Great
Falls
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A beautiful, bucolic, residential area with a small town atmosphere consisting of rolling countryside, tall trees, winding roads, stately country homes, horse farms, and a thriving central business district. The community of Great Falls is named after the major geological formation that causes the Potomac River to drop 76 feet, creating the dramatic "Great Falls of the Potomac." The Northern boundary line of the community is the Potomac River, Great Falls Park. Great Falls is conveniently located close to the Beltway, the Maryland border, and Tysons Corner. Fairfax County Land Use Plan has designated Great Falls for single-family dwellings only. Most of the community has 2 to 5 acre zoning restrictions. There are homes ranging in size from the small, charming antiques, to quiet neighborhood type homes, to very large custom homes and almost all of these will have large lots because of the zoning. The median home price is approximately $499,000. |
| Here, near the Nation's Capital, the Potomac River builds up speed and force as it falls over a a series of steep, jagged rocks and flows through a narrow gorge. This dramatic scene makes Mather Gorge, named for the first director of the National Park Service, a popular site with local residents and tourists from around the world who are visiting the Washington area. | |
| Located in northwestern Fairfax County adjacent to the Loudoun County line, the Town of Herndon was once in the heart of one of Virginia's most important dairy farming regions. Until the 1960's it remained a relatively quiet country village, largely free of the hustle and bustle of it's more urban neighbors to the east. It's history is part of the history of colonial and post-revolutionary America. | |
| McLean, Virginia is more than just upscale homes, great and convenient shopping , first-class offices and large suburban homes for some of the nicest, best educated and most successful people in the greater Washington, DC area. It is a community with pride in its family orientation, its heritage, its neighborhoods, its schools and its style of life. The residents are actively involved in the community cultural events, sports, schools, churches and social activities. | |
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Oakton
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Situated
between Vienna and Fairfax, Oakton includes 4950 households in the 22124
zip code and is very conveniently located close to Rt. 66, Metro, Route
123 and Route 50.
Squire Ernest Smith, owner of the areas first post office, proposed the name Oak’s Corner, which was shortened and officially named Oakton. A big, wide oak tree once served as the gateway to Oakton, at Route 123 and Hunter Mill Road, but it was cut down when road improvements were made in the early l970’s. Oakton is known for large homes and lots, with some residences along Hunter Mill Road having common equestrian facilities. New homes in Oakton range from the one-acre lot development with 4000 square feet homes to the "in-town" small "Z" lot developments on 1/6-acre with 2500 square feet luxury homes. Of course, the established community has lovely homes of all sizes and styles to suit your lifestyle. There are three shopping centers in Oakton, with more than 50 stores and more than 1.5 million square feet of office space. The area of Oakton near Jermantown Road includes many townhouses and an eastern region corporate headquarters for AT&T. It also boasts Fairfax County Park Authority recreational facility – Oakmarr RECenter |
| The Reston, VA Websites | |
| Welcome to the Town of Vienna, Virginia Official Web Site. This site contains essential Town government information for residents and businesses alike. The calendar, meeting agendas, job openings, procurement opportunities, and other pages are updated on a regular basis. | |
| FAIRFAX SCHOOLS | |
| Fairfax Country Public Schools | The official website of the Fairfax Country Public School Board. |
| Loudoun COUNTY INFORMATION | |
| Welcome to Loudoun County, Virginia! The Official Website of Loudoun County | Loudoun County is located between Washington, DC, and the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia. To the east, Dulles International Airport and commerce thrive; while the western section still maintains its small farms, towns, and villages. Loudoun County is a growing, dynamic county and is known for its beautiful scenery, rich history, healthy diversity of expanding business opportunities, comfortable neighborhoods, and high quality public services. |
| Loudoun COMMUNITIES | |
| Loudoun Communities | Loudoun has 7 incorporated towns and many unincorporated communities. This will connect you to them. |
| OTHER Loudoun COMMUNITIES | |
| Hamilton | First named "Harmony" in 1833 by enough families to sustain the Methodist Church, Hamilton was later renamed to honor Colonel James Hamilton of Waterford, the town's first postmaster and frequent host to George Washington as he traveled through to "Vestal's Gap." From its early beginnings, Hamilton continues its identity as a harmonious place to visit a place to enjoy antique shopping, general stores, a spacious park and playground- all in the charter of small town hospitality. |
| Hilsboro | Five mills once served 19th century "Hillsborough." Though the mills are gone, the village of Hillsboro remains unchanged. Hillsboro today maintains lovely 8th and 19th century stone homes, creating a picture as beautiful as its mountain setting. |
| Lovettsville | Originally known as the "German settlement" Lovettsville developed around the German Reformed Church in the early 1700s. The town's beautiful architecture and variety of country stores are framed in the scenic setting of the Shorthill Mountains. |
| Loudoun SCHOOLS | |
| Welcome to an Overview of Loudoun County Public Schools | |
| Loudoun County Public Schools provide comprehensive education from kindergarten through Grade 12, including 38 schools and 2 instructional centers. The schools also offer special education (disabled), gifted/talented education, vocational and adult education, English as a second language (ESL), a preschool for at-risk 4-year-olds, Headstart, and a new high school program in applications of technology. |
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