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  1. Alexandria is an independent city in the northern region of the Commonwealth of Virginia, United States. It lies on the western bank of the Potomac River approximately 7 miles (11 km) south of downtown Washington, D.C. Alexandria is the third largest " principal city " of the Washington metropolitan area which is part of the larger Washington ...

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  2. Dec 14, 2023 · Learn about the history of Alexandria, Virginia, from its indigenous origins to its modern development. Explore resources by time period, topic, and first person accounts on the Historic Alexandria website and elsewhere.

  3. Alexandria is an independent city in the northern region of the Commonwealth of Virginia, United States. It lies on the western bank of the Potomac River approximately 7 miles (11 km) south of downtown Washington, D.C. Alexandria is the third largest "principal city" of the Washington metropolitan area which is part of the larger Washington ...

  4. Alexandria is a city in Virginia in the United States. It has a population of 159,200 in 2020. It is 6 miles south of Washington, D.C. It is by the Potomac River. The temperature is between 80°F to 100°F in the summer, and 20°F to 40°F in the winter. The Athenaeum in Old Town, Alexandria, Virginia

  5. Apr 1, 2024 · Alexandria, city, adjoining Arlington and Fairfax counties, northern Virginia, U.S. It lies on the Potomac River (there bridged at the Maryland state line), 6 miles (10 km) south of the District of Columbia. A fort was built on the site in 1676 to defend the area from attacks by Susquehannock.

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