Fort Hunt, Virginia
Fort Hunt is a community of 16,700 people in Fairfax County, Virginia.
Why visit Fort Hunt
Townapedia lists 33 museums and landmarks, 41 parks and trails, 46 places to eat, 1 place to stay and 3 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Fort Washington Light, George Washington's Mount Vernon, Accokeek Creek Site and Fort Washington Park.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 88°F; January lows average 27°F.
Weather in Fort Hunt
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About Fort Hunt
Fort Hunt is a census-designated place (CDP) in Fairfax County, Virginia, United States. The area is named after Fort Hunt, which was built on the bank of the Potomac River in 1897 to defend Washington, D.C. from naval attack and is now a public park. The area is also notable for its high population of senior citizens and for being one of the first suburbs in wealthy Fairfax County. The population was 17,231 at the 2020 census.
From the Wikipedia article Fort Hunt, Virginia (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do3
Fort Washington Light
Lighthouse · 2.0 mi
Lighthouse in Maryland, United States
Orientation Film
Cinema and theater · 2.4 mi
At the Eagles Theater, learn about the important legacy of George and Martha Washington, the estate, and Mount Vernon’s enslaved...
Virtual Mansion Tour
Cinema and theater · 2.4 mi
During the Mansion Revitalization Project, rooms will be taken off display for extended periods. Although you can't see some of the...
Museums and landmarks33
George Washington's Mount Vernon
Monument and historic site · 2.4 mi
Bags/containers larger than 16x16x8" are prohibited, and all bags are subject to inspection.
3200 Mount Vernon Memorial Highway, Mount Vernon
Accokeek Creek Site
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.7 mi
Site of a palisaded village that was occupied from ca. A.D. 1300 to ca. 1630
Broad Creek
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.6 mi
Unincorporated community in Prince George's County, Maryland
Contrabands and Freedmen Cemetery
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.1 mi
Historic cemetery in Virginia, United States
Fort Hunt
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.5 mi
Fort, now a public park in Fairfax County, Virginia, US
Hard Bargain Farm
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.3 mi
House in Prince George's County, United States of America
Harmony Hall
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.0 mi
Historic house in Fort Washington, Maryland, USA
Hollin Hills
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.6 mi
Human settlement in Virginia, United States of America
Huntley
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.9 mi
Plantation house in Virginia, United States of America
Jones Point Light
Lighthouse · National Register of Historic Places · 3.9 mi
Lighthouse in Virginia, United States
Marshall Hall
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.1 mi
Listed on the NRHP in Maryland
Mount Vernon
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.5 mi
Plantation estate of George Washington, in Fairfax County, Virginia, United States
21 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds41
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Fort Washington Park
Park · National Register of Historic Places · 2.2 mi
Historic fort and military reservation; and surrounding parkland in Fort Washington, Maryland, United States
08:00-sunset; Jan 1 off; Nov Th[4] off; Dec 25 off
Fort Willard
Park · 3.3 mi
Historical fort and park in Fairfax County, Virginia, United States
Jones Point
Park · 4.0 mi
Park in Alexandria, Virginia, United States of America
North Hill Community Green Space
Park · 2.2 mi
Green space park shared by Residence at North Hill apartments and North Hill Town-homes. Includes a large playground, outdoor gymnasium,...
24/7
Mount Vernon District Park
Hiking and trails · 2.4 mi
6801 Fort Hunt Road, Alexandria
29 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes46
Denny's
Diner · American · 2.2 mi
7214 Richmond Highway, Alexandria
Mo-Th 07:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 07:00-23:59; Su 07:00-22:00
Hunan Manor
Restaurant · Chinese · 0.4 mi
1305 Shenandoah Road, Alexandria
Mo-We 11:00-22:00; Th off; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:30; Su 11:00-22:00
IHOP
Restaurant · Breakfast, Pancake · 1.7 mi
7694 Richmond Highway, Alexandria
Mo-Th,Su 07:00-22:00; Fr,Sa 07:00-24:00
Las Carnitas
Restaurant · Salvadoran, Tex-Mex · 2.3 mi
8250 Richmond Highway, Alexandria
Mo-Th 10:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 09:45-23:59; Su 09:45-22:00
Mana Pupuseria & Taqueria
Restaurant · Latin American · 2.1 mi
8166 Richmond Highway
Mo-We 08:00-22:00; Th-Su 08:00-24:00
Mount Vernon Inn Restaurant
Restaurant · Regional · 2.3 mi
3200 Mount Vernon Memorial Highway
Mo 11:00-17:00; Tu-Fr 11:00-20:00; Sa 10:00-20:00; Su 10:00-17:00
Roseina's
Diner · American · 0.4 mi
1307 Shenandoah Road, Alexandria
Mo-Sa 10:00-20:00; Su "catering only"
Via Viento
Restaurant · Italian · 0.4 mi
1309 Shenandoah Road, Alexandria
Tu-Fr 11:00-21:00; Sa-Su 15:00-21:00; Mo off
Green Olive Buffet
Restaurant · American, Asian, Ice Cream · 2.0 mi
7405 Richmond Highway, Alexandria
34 more on the map.
History
The site of present-day Fort Hunt Park was used as an asset for the United States military beginning in the Spanish–American War. The fort had been completed on land that used to belong to the River Farm plantation of George Washington. The fort was used to complement Fort Washington across the river in Maryland, but it was not involved in an actual battle during the Spanish–American War.
During World War II, the fort was used as an interrogation center called P. O. Box 1142 where captive German officers were kept and questioned. Fort Hunt is the site of the death of Lieutenant Commander Werner Henke, the highest-ranking German officer to be shot while in American captivity during World War II.
During the war and after, neighborhoods such as Waynewood and Snowden began arising in the area around the fort, and the commercial center for the community, Hollin Hall shopping center, was constructed on Fort Hunt Road.
From the History section of Fort Hunt, Virginia on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay1
Churches and places of worship22
St. John's Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 3.3 mi
Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witness
Church · Jehovahs Witness · 1.2 mi
7920 Holland Road
Mount Vernon Presbyterian Church
Church · Presbyterian · 0.9 mi
2001 Sherwood Hall Lane
Shopping11
Gas and EV charging11
Schools, colleges and libraries63
Fred W. Smith National Library for the Study of George Washington
Library · 2.3 mi
3600 Mount Vernon Memorial Highway, Mount Vernon
Healthcare3
Map of Fort Hunt
234 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 44°F | 27°F | 3.1 in |
| Feb | 48°F | 28°F | 2.9 in |
| Mar | 56°F | 35°F | 4.0 in |
| Apr | 67°F | 45°F | 3.4 in |
| May | 76°F | 55°F | 4.5 in |
| Jun | 84°F | 64°F | 4.8 in |
| Jul | 88°F | 69°F | 5.0 in |
| Aug | 86°F | 67°F | 4.2 in |
| Sep | 80°F | 60°F | 4.4 in |
| Oct | 68°F | 48°F | 3.8 in |
| Nov | 57°F | 38°F | 3.1 in |
| Dec | 48°F | 31°F | 3.8 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Oxon Hill (5 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Fairfax County has had 14 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2026-01-23: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 2020-04-02: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2018-09-11: Hurricane Florence (Hurricane)
- 2016-03-07: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm (Snowstorm)
- 2012-10-29: Hurricane Sandy (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Davison Army Airfield (DAA) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 7 miles away.
- Fort Washington 3 mi east, about 4 min by car
- Accokeek 5 mi southeast, about 8 min by car
- Friendly 5 mi east, about 8 min by car
- Alexandria 6 mi north, about 10 min by car
- Oxon Hill 6 mi northeast, about 9 min by car
- Glassmanor 7 mi northeast, about 11 min by car
- Clinton 8 mi east, about 13 min by car
- Hillcrest Heights 8 mi northeast, about 14 min by car
- Bailey's Crossroads 9 mi northwest, about 14 min by car
- Arlington 10 mi north, about 16 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- FortHuntHouses, The original uploader was Ser Amantio di Nicolao at English Wikipedia ., CC BY 3.0
- Collingwood Road at Fort Hunt Road in the snow, Ser_Amantio_di_Nicolao, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Snurlough snow, bus stop, Fort Hunt Road, and sidewalk, Ser_Amantio_di_Nicolao, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Fort Hunt Animal Hospital, Ser Amantio di Nicolao, CC BY-SA 3.0
- George Washington Memorial Parkway, Fort Hunt, Virginia (14484393824), Ken Lund from Reno, Nevada, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Banking Over Fort Hunt, Virginia (2831848781), Ken Lund from Reno, Nevada, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Snowfall in the Fort Hunt area, 02-01-2021 4, Ser Amantio di Nicolao, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Cannon in front of Fort Hunt High School, Alexandria, VA, USA, WmSams, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Fort Washington MD courtyard, Dfowlerdc, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Huntley 2019b, Antony-22, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Accokeek Creek Site, Pcoussan, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Jones Point Light - Alexandria, Virginia, AgnosticPreachersKid at en.wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0
- West Face of Mansion, Mount Vernon, Near Alexandria, Virginia (2731038734), Ken Lund from Reno, Nevada, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Fort Hunt Park Battery Mount Vernon 2016, Antony-22, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Tauxemont 001, Slowking4, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Broad Creek Church HABS MD1, Albert S. Burns, photographer, Public domain
- Harmony Hall July 17 2008 B, Quarterczar ( talk ), Public domain
- Freedmen's Memorial (construction), Shearonink, CC BY-SA 3.0
- St John's Church Fort Washington, MD 1, Quarterczar ( talk ), Public domain
- Tower House, Shearonink, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Hollin-Hills-House, Clarissa Peterson, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Hard Bargain Farm, house and garden (21439787820), Preservation Maryland, CC BY-SA 2.0
- 2017-04-29 01 Fort Washington Lighthouse, Maryland, USA, Gordon Leggett, CC BY-SA 4.0
- George-VI-CCC-June-9-1939, FDR Presidential Library & Museum, CC BY 2.0
- Late afternoon sunlight on post-Snurlough houses, Ser_Amantio_di_Nicolao, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Shenandoah Road houses in the evening snow, Hollin Hall area, Ser Amantio di Nicolao, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Shenandoah Road at Fairfax Road in the late March snow, Hollin Hall area, Ser Amantio di Nicolao, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Roseina's Good Food to Go, Ser Amantio di Nicolao, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Via Veneto Italian Restaurant, Ser Amantio di Nicolao, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Snowplows lined up along Shenandoah Road preparing to salt the roads for the evening, Hollin Hall area, Ser Amantio di Nicolao, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Hunan Manor Chinese restaurant, Ser Amantio di Nicolao, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Interior, Hunan Manor Chinese restaurant, Ser Amantio di Nicolao, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Hollin Hall 7-Eleven, Ser Amantio di Nicolao, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Wells Fargo outpost, Hollin Hall Village Shops, Ser Amantio di Nicolao, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Afternoon view of the 7-Eleven in Hollin Hall Shopping Center, Ser Amantio di Nicolao, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Footprints on the floor of 7-Eleven leading to the cold food shelf 2, Ser Amantio di Nicolao, CC0
- CUTOMER BATHROOM and Employees Onlyin 7-Eleven, Ser Amantio di Nicolao, CC0
- Footprints on the floor of 7-Eleven leading to the cold food shelf 3, Ser Amantio di Nicolao, CC0
- Footprints on the floor of 7-Eleven leading to the cold food shelf 1, Ser Amantio di Nicolao, CC0
- Footprints on the floor of 7-Eleven leading to the cold food shelf 4, Ser Amantio di Nicolao, CC0
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