Potomac, Virginia
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History
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The Town of Potomac was annexed by the independent city of Alexandria in 1930. Today, the Town of Potomac Historic District in Alexandria designates this historic portion of the city, and includes Script error: No such module "convert". and 690 buildings. The Town of Potomac was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1992.
As of 2016, the United States Postal Service still recognizes "Potomac, VA" as an acceptable alternate address for ZIP code 22301, although "Alexandria, VA" is preferred.
See also
References
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External links
- City of Alexandria, official web site
- Del Ray History, from the Del Ray Citizens Association
- Lynhaven History, from the Lynhaven Citizens Association
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- Houses on the National Register of Historic Places in Virginia
- Geography of Alexandria, Virginia
- American Craftsman architecture in Virginia
- Geography of Arlington County, Virginia
- Bungalow architecture in Virginia
- Colonial Revival architecture in Virginia
- Former municipalities in Virginia
- Historic districts on the National Register of Historic Places in Virginia
- National Register of Historic Places in Alexandria, Virginia
- Queen Anne architecture in Virginia
- 1894 establishments in Virginia
- Houses in Alexandria, Virginia
- Arlington County, Virginia
- Neighborhoods of Alexandria, Virginia