Arlington County, County in Virginia, United States
Arlington County is an urbanized, but green, county located in Northern Virginia region, across the Potomac River from Washington D.C.
Named after Arlington House, the former home of Confederate General Robert E. Lee, the county has a rich history dating back to the Civil War Era.
Home to the Pentagon and various memorials, including Arlington National Cemetery - a key symbol of American sacrifice.
The county offers great convenience with its Metro system that provides easy access to neighbouring cities.
Despite being one of the smallest counties in the U.S., it houses the highest number of singles per capita.
Location: Virginia
Inception: February 27, 1801
Population: 238643
Elevation above the sea: 80 m
Website: arlingtonva.us
Sources: Wikimedia, OpenStreetMap