Potomac, Historic district in Alexandria, Virginia, US
The historic district covers 1,840 acres with 690 buildings following an independent grid plan separate from Old Town Alexandria's layout.
The area developed in 1894 as Del Ray, St. Elmo, Mt. Ida, and Hume communities, becoming incorporated as the Town of Potomac in 1908.
The district represents early 20th-century suburban development patterns, with middle-class houses built near streetcar lines connecting to Washington DC.
The United States Postal Service accepts both 'Potomac, VA' and 'Alexandria, VA' as valid addresses for the ZIP code 22301 area.
The district contains architectural styles ranging from Victorian to Colonial Revival and Craftsman, reflecting five decades of residential construction evolution.
Location: Virginia
Inception: 1894
GPS coordinates: 38.82690,-77.05670
Latest update: March 8, 2025 12:43
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