Arlington, Virginia

About

Arlington is a city located in the county of Arlington in the U.S. state of Virginia. Its population at the 2010 census was 209,311. After 5 years in 2015 city had an estimated population of 229,164 inhabitants.

The city was created 223 years ago in 1801.

Arlington is a county and independent city in Virginia located directly across the Potomac River from Washington, D.C. With over 230,000 residents, it is the sixth largest city in Virginia.

History and Origins

Arlington originated from territory that was formerly part of Alexandria County and ceded back to Virginia in 1847. It grew as a streetcar suburb.

Key historical facts:

• Originally part of Washington, D.C. before being retroceded to Virginia in 1847
• Served as an army outpost during the Civil War
• Developed streetcar suburbs in the late 19th century
• Saw major office and residential growth after WWII

Economy and Major Industries

Arlington has a strong service economy focused on government, technology, hospitality, retail, and consulting. Major employers include:

• U.S. Department of Defense at the Pentagon
• Amazon Web Services and corporate offices
• Numerous federal government agencies
• Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport

Attractions and Things to Do

Popular attractions include:

• Arlington National Cemetery and war memorials
• Iwo Jima Memorial statue
• National 9/11 Pentagon Memorial
• Parks like Theodore Roosevelt Island
• Fun dining, bars, and nightlife in Clarendon/Wilson Boulevard

Arlington provides heritage, memorials, offices, and amenities next to Washington D.C.

Quick Facts about Arlington

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Geography

Arlington is located at 38°52'52"N 77°6'15"W (38.8810100, -77.1042800). It has 5 neighbors: District of Columbia, Montgomery County, Alexandria, Fairfax County and Falls Church.

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People born in Arlington, including philanthropist Bob Wallace, television and online journalist, presenter, producer, and author Katie Couric, musician Rachael Yamagata, .

List

• Stan Winston (american television and film special make-up creator) he was born in 07/04/1946
• Adam Curry (broadcasting and Internet personality) he was born in 03/09/1964
• David M. Brown (American astronaut) he was born in 16/04/1956
• Asher Monroe (American dancer and actor) he was born in 18/09/1988
• Bill Potts (American musician) he was born in 03/04/1928
• Kate Fleming (American actress, artist, singer, audio book narrator and producer) she was born in 06/10/1965
• Terrence Jennings (American taekwondo practitioner) he was born in 28/07/1986
• Tom Dolan (American swimmer) he was born in 15/09/1975
• Will Yun Lee (American actor) he was born in 22/03/1971
• Mark Linkous (American musician) he was born in 09/09/1962
• John Franklyn Mars (American businessman) he was born in 15/10/1935
• Nidal Malik Hasan (Jordanian-American army officer; convict) he was born in 08/09/1970
• Frank Havens (Canoe racer) he was born in 01/08/1924
• Richard Chartier (American artist) he was born in 29/03/1971
• John Lipscomb (American bishop) he was born in 25/07/1950
• Susie Bright (American writer and feminist) she was born in 25/03/1958
• Zac Hanson (American musician) he was born in 22/10/1985
• G. D. Falksen (American writer) he was born in 31/07/1982

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