How Alexandria Is In Fairfax County?
Alexandria is an independent city in the Commonwealth of Virginia in the United States. A large portion of adjacent Fairfax County is named "Alexandria". It is mostly south but also west of the city. But, it is under the jurisdiction of Fairfax County and separates from the city. The city is sometimes referred to as the City of Alexandria to avoid confusion. Continue reading
Falls Church City, VA is not in any county, politically. Although, it is surrounded by Fairfax County and Arlington County. Its borders are based on political decisions made in the late 19th Century. At the time of its formation, Fairfax County included all of what are now Loudoun and Arlington counties, and the cities of Alexandria, Falls Church, and Fairfax.