Alexandria
Alexandria is an independent city in the U.S. state of Virginia. It lies on the western bank of the Potomac River in Northern Virginia, bordering Washington, D.C. to the northeast.Places of Interest
Highlights include George Washington Masonic National Memorial and Jones Point Light.
George Washington Masonic National Memorial
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The George Washington Masonic National Memorial is a Masonic building and memorial located in Alexandria, Virginia, outside Washington, D.C. It is dedicated to the memory of George Washington, first president of the United States and charter Master of Alexandria Lodge No.
Jones Point Light
Lighthouse
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The Jones Point Light is a small river lighthouse located on the Potomac River in Alexandria, Virginia. It was built in 1855.
Little Theatre of Alexandria
Theater building
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The Little Theatre of Alexandria is a community theatre located at 600 Wolfe Street in Alexandria, Virginia. It was founded by Mary Lindsey in 1934 and was originally known as the Peacock Players.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include National Harbor and Crystal City.
National Harbor
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National Harbor is in Prince George's County, Maryland. Home to Marriott's Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center, National Harbor is a common destination for people traveling to the Washington DC area for conventions and business.
Crystal City
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Crystal City is the secondary "downtown" area of Arlington, Virginia, after the Rosslyn–Ballston Corridor. This article also includes the nearby neighborhoods of Pentagon City, Arlington Ridge, and Aurora Highlands.
Alexandria
- Also known as: “City of Alexandria”
- Location: Virginia, South, United States, North America
- View on OpenStreetMap
Latitude
38.8048° or 38° 48′ 17″ northLongitude
-77.0469° or 77° 2′ 49″ westPopulation
140,000Elevation
39 feet (12 metres)Open location code
87C4RX33+W6GeoNames ID
4744106
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Satellite Map
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In Other Languages
“Alexandria” goes by many names.
- French: “Ville d’Alexandria”
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Localities in the Area
Explore places such as Alexandria Historic District and Rosemont Historic District.
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Lyceum Museum and Christ Episcopal Church.
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