Mount Vernon, census-designated place in Fairfax County, Virginia
Mount Vernon is a community in Fairfax County, Virginia, located in a densely developed area south of the nation's capital. The place consists of residential neighborhoods, commercial strips, and shopping centers spread across several main roads.
The area developed into a suburb during the 20th century as new transportation routes and housing projects opened up the region south of Washington, D.C. It grew from rural land into a densely settled community with numerous commercial and residential structures.
The area is well accessible by car and features wide roads with several through routes. Visitors should note that it is a sprawling community best explored by vehicle.
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