Mount Vernon, VA

The 18 mile long Mount Vernon,Trail starts at Theodore Roosevelt Island and terminates at the Washington Estate at Mount Vernon. It is very popular and heavily travelled by cyclists, joggers and hikers.

You will pass Arlington National Cemetery, Reagan National Airtport, tour through Old Town Alexandria and along the Potomac River to Mount Vernon. The views of the Washington monuments are spectacular.

It is one of the trails we have enjoyed over the years, especially in the Fall and Spring when both the weather and foliage are spectacular. Also see PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY BIKE PATHS.

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This is one of the market reports I publish on a monthly basis for Waynewood. Many REALTORS® prepare a report for all of Fairfax County or Northern Virginia. In my opinion, that covers too broad an area to be meaningful. I do believe my approach will give you a much more realistic picture of the market in the area closest to your home.

Currently, there are 8 HOMES FOR SALE

The sales figures in this report are for the MONTH ENDING FEBRUARY 29, 2008

SALES STATISTICS (4 SOLD)

This is one of the market reports I publish on a monthly basis for Riverside Estates. Many REALTORS® prepare a report for all of Fairfax County or Northern Virginia. In my opinion, that covers too broad an area to be meaningful. I do believe my approach will give you a much more realistic picture of the market in the area closest to your home.

Currently, there are 16 HOMES FOR SALE

The sales figures in this report are for the MONTH ENDING FEBRUARY 29, 2008

SALES STATISTICS (4 SOLD)

Henry Woodhouse purchased 1,500 acres of dairyland in Hybla Valley during the 1920's.

It was his objective to build the largest transatlantic commercial airport in the National Capital Area. There were three runways with the largest being 7.200 feet long as well as moorings for Zeppelins.

Howver, the airport never received the necessary approvals - there is no record of any takeoffs or landings during its' operation.

The land was leased to dairy farmers until 1950 when the Virginia National Guard established an anti-aircraft battery in defense of Washington, D.C. on the site which operated until 1959.

In 1975 the land was sold to Fairfax County for $1.00. It is now HUNTLEY MEADOWS PARK, a major wetlands preserve with over 200 species of birds. The picture at the upper right is a current day view of the park.

OTHER EXTINCT NORTHERN VIRGINIA AIRPORTS

BEACON FIELD AIRPORT WOODBRIDGE AIRPORT

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In all the years we lived in Mount Vernon and shopped at Beacon Mall I wondered where the name originated.

The original 74 acre tract was purchased by an Alexandria businessman in the 18th century. It changed hands over time and became the site of City View, an impressive 19th century estate.

The site (elevation 249 feet) was an ideal location for an airfield which was developed in the 1920's. Originally, it was used by private pilots and the US Mail Service.

During Woeld War II it saw service as a training school for naval aviation cadets as well as the Womens Air Force Service Pilots (WASP) that ferried planes to relieve male pilots for combat duty.

Once the war was over an accredited flight school was opened to provide pilot training under the G.I. Bill

Finally, the airport closed in 1959 to make way for Beacon Mall Center.

RELATED SITES

VILLAGE HARDWARE

HOLLIN HALL SHOPPING CENTER

Beacon Mall and the related sites prove not all interesting or historical sites are in the national registeries and frequented by tourists, but they are of interest to we "locals"

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