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Oak Hill mansion, built in 1790, is the only remaining home of the three manor houses of the Fitzhugh dynasty built on the Ravensworth plantation. Richard Fitzhugh, great grandson of the original Ravensworth owner, built Oak Hill in the late Georgian…

The historic marker reads: "PRICE'S ORDINARY...At the intersection of Backlick and Braddock Roads stood Price's Ordinary, established by David Price about 1773 and remaining in operation until 1802. Price's offered refreshment and shelter for…

Oak Hill mansion, built in 1790, is the only remaining home of the three manor houses of the Fitzhugh dynasty built on the Ravensworth plantation. Richard Fitzhugh, great grandson of the original Ravensworth owner, built Oak Hill in the late Georgian…

Newcomers to the United States have propelled diversity and the commercial and residential growth of the Braddock District. By 1999, the Korean population in Annandale had expanded to include 27 restaurants, 19 churches, 16 beauty salons, 10 weekly…

The commuter railway system from Fredericksburg and Manassas, the VRE, began in 1992 in response to suburban spread. Residents can commute via the VRE to Alexandria, Crystal City and downtown Washington, D.C.

Students gather in front of the Johnson Center at George Mason University under the statue of George Mason. The statue is a barometer for public concerns as it is decorated for events that are meaningful to the campus community. George Mason…

The Annandale campus of Northern Virginia Community College (NVCC) is part of the multi-campus institution. In 1966, then-Governor Mills Godwin established the community college system in Northern Virginia.

In 2005, NVCC included campuses in…

Terra Centre Elementary School was built underground for energy efficiency. The school's roof doubles as an athletic field.

Patty Ruffner's Riding School in Burke, Virginia, advertised in the Fairfax Times Herald, June 8, 1956. The advertisement read: "PATTY'S RIDING SCHOOL Near Fairfax at Burke Offers Lessons In Riding and Jumping. Lessons: 6 1-Hour - 12.00. Trail…

The Orange and Alexandria Railroad Trestle marker reads, "The original bridge crossing Accotink Creek was built in 1851 as part of the Orange and Alexandria Railroad. During the Civil War the wooden trestle was an attractive target for Confederate…