- Alexandria is an independent city. Alexandria is not part of any county and the city government performs the functions of the county government.
The George Washington Masonic Memorial at night - Many homes with an Alexandria address are not in Alexandria at all. A large number of homes with Alexandria addresses are found in Southern Fairfax County.
- Alexandria is a historical city with roots reaching back to the colonial era. Many historical figures (like George Washington and Robert E. Lee) lived, worked and played in Alexandria.
- The Alexandria area is broadly divided into the following areas: Old Town, Del Ray, West End, Arlandria, Seminary Hill and Mount Vernon.
- Alexandria VA is served by the Yellow and Blue Lines of the Metro and by Amtrak and the Virginia Railway Express.
- Depending on whether the home is inside or outside the City of Alexandria, Alexandria homes are served by either the Alexandria City public schools or the Fairfax County public school system.
- Nesbitt Realty is a family-operated brokerage serving Alexandria and Northern VA.
By Nesbitt Realty – a family business
