Hybla Valley, Virginia
Hybla Valley is a community of 17,257 people in Fairfax County, Virginia.
Why visit Hybla Valley
Townapedia lists 10 museums and landmarks, 33 parks and trails, 43 places to eat, 1 place to stay and 17 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Fort Washington Light, Fort Hunt, Fort Washington Park and Fort Willard.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 88°F; January lows average 27°F.
Weather in Hybla Valley
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Hybla Valley
Hybla Valley () is a census-designated place (CDP) in Fairfax County, Virginia, United States, south of Alexandria. The population was 15,801 at the 2010 census, down from 16,721 in 2000 due to a reduction in area, resulting from some of the eastward neighborhoods including much of Hollin Hills being moved to the Fort Hunt CDP. The population increased to 16,319 in the 2020 census.
From the Wikipedia article Hybla Valley, Virginia (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do17
Fort Washington Light
Lighthouse · 3.3 mi
Lighthouse in Maryland, United States
5 more on the map.
Museums and landmarks10
Fort Hunt
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.6 mi
Fort, now a public park in Fairfax County, Virginia, US
Fort Washington Park
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.4 mi
Historic fort and military reservation; and surrounding parkland in Fort Washington, Maryland, United States
Hollin Hills
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.1 mi
Human settlement in Virginia, United States of America
Huntley
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.6 mi
Plantation house in Virginia, United States of America
Mount Vernon
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.7 mi
Plantation estate of George Washington, in Fairfax County, Virginia, United States
Nepenthe Gallery
Museum · 1.2 mi
Fine art gallery & custom frame store
7918 Fort Hunt Road, Alexandria
Tu-Fr 11:00-18:00; Sa-Su 09:00-16:00; "by appointment"
Tauxemont Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.4 mi
Historic district in Virginia, United States
Tower House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.5 mi
Historic home located in Fairfax County, Virginia, United States
Hollin Hall
Monument and historic site · 0.9 mi
A Colonial Revival mansion built in 1916 and currently owned and operated by Mount Vernon Unitarian Church. Hosts church activities and...
Parks, trails and playgrounds33
Fort Willard
Park · 2.6 mi
Historical fort and park in Fairfax County, Virginia, United States
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North Hill Community Green Space
Park · 1.0 mi
Green space park shared by Residence at North Hill apartments and North Hill Town-homes. Includes a large playground, outdoor gymnasium,...
24/7
21 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes43
Bonchon Chicken
Restaurant · Chicken, Korean, Sushi · 1.6 mi
6852 Richmond Highway, Groveton
Mo-Th 11:00-11:30, Fr-Sa 11:00-02:00, Su 11:00-10:30
Denny's
Diner · American · 1.0 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 · 1.3 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 · 0.4 mi
7694 Richmond Highway, Alexandria
Mo-Th,Su 07:00-22:00; Fr,Sa 07:00-24:00
Las Carnitas
Restaurant · Salvadoran, Tex-Mex · 1.4 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 · 1.2 mi
8166 Richmond Highway
Mo-We 08:00-22:00; Th-Su 08:00-24:00
Roseina's
Diner · American · 1.3 mi
1307 Shenandoah Road, Alexandria
Mo-Sa 10:00-20:00; Su "catering only"
Via Viento
Restaurant · Italian · 1.3 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 · 0.8 mi
7405 Richmond Highway, Alexandria
31 more on the map.
History
The Mason family's Hollin Hall plantation, just south of Alexandria, had become the property of several owners, including Edward Curtis Gibbs and the Wilson family. Thomson Dairy had been founded on the land in the late 19th century, and lasted until Merle Thorpe purchased it in the early 20th century. The various dairy farms, such as Sherwood Farm, Hybla Valley Farm, and Popkins Farm were converted into suburban neighborhoods, while plans for the construction of the George Washington Air Junction and the Hybla Valley Airport began. The civilian airport was proposed to be the largest in the world, yet the land, which had once been dairy farm, was abandoned and is currently Huntley Meadows Park. During World War II, the famous Hollin Hills subdivision, to the east of U.S.
From the History section of Hybla Valley, Virginia on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay1
Churches and places of worship21
Mount Vernon Presbyterian Church
Church · Presbyterian · 0.8 mi
2001 Sherwood Hall Lane
Shopping10
Gas and EV charging11
Schools, colleges and libraries59
Healthcare3
Map of Hybla Valley
208 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 (6 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, 6 miles away.
- Fort Hunt 1 mi southeast, about 2 min by car
- Groveton 2 mi west, about 2 min by car
- Fort Washington 4 mi east, about 6 min by car
- Franconia 4 mi west, about 7 min by car
- Alexandria 5 mi north, about 8 min by car
- Friendly 6 mi east, about 10 min by car
- Oxon Hill 6 mi east, about 10 min by car
- Accokeek 7 mi southeast, about 10 min by car
- Glassmanor 7 mi northeast, about 12 min by car
- Bailey's Crossroads 8 mi north, about 12 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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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
- HyblaValley, The original uploader was Ser Amantio di Nicolao at English Wikipedia ., CC BY 3.0
- Huntley 2019b, Antony-22, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 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
- Fort Washington MD courtyard, Dfowlerdc, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Tower House, Shearonink, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Hollin-Hills-House, Clarissa Peterson, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Huntley Meadows panoramic 2015, Antony-22, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2017-04-29 01 Fort Washington Lighthouse, Maryland, USA, Gordon Leggett, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Fort Willard remains 6, User:AlbertHerring, CC BY 3.0
- St. Marks Episcopal Church, March, 2017, Ser Amantio di Nicolao, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Mount Vernon Enterprise Lodge No. 3488-Pride of Fairfax County Lodge No. 298 - front from Fordson Road, Ser Amantio di Nicolao, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Mount Vernon Enterprise Lodge No. 3488-Pride of Fairfax County Lodge No. 298 - front view, Ser Amantio di Nicolao, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Mount Vernon Enterprise Lodge No. 3488-Pride of Fairfax County Lodge No. 298 - oblique view with stairwell, Ser Amantio di Nicolao, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Mount Vernon Enterprise Lodge No. 3488-Pride of Fairfax County Lodge No. 298 - oblique view without stairwell, Ser Amantio di Nicolao, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Two-storey house on Schelhorn Road in the late March snow, Ser Amantio di Nicolao, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Harper v. Virginia Board of Elections historic marker, Ser Amantio di Nicolao, CC BY-SA 4.0
- St. John Baptist Church - side view obscured, Ser Amantio di Nicolao, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Woodlawn Methodist Church historic marker, Ser Amantio di Nicolao, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Harper v. Virginia Board of Elections historic marker with surroundings, Ser Amantio di Nicolao, CC BY-SA 4.0
- St. John Baptist Church - facade, Ser Amantio di Nicolao, CC BY-SA 4.0
- St. John Baptist Church - cross, Ser Amantio di Nicolao, CC BY-SA 4.0
- New construction along Schelhorn Road seen during the late March snow, Ser Amantio di Nicolao, CC BY-SA 4.0
- St. John Baptist Church - across the street, Ser Amantio di Nicolao, CC BY-SA 4.0
- St. John Baptist Church - side view from sidewalk, Ser Amantio di Nicolao, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Older housing stock along Schelhorn Road in the late March snow, Ser Amantio di Nicolao, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Schelhorn Road houses in the late March snow, Ser Amantio di Nicolao, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Harper v. Virginia Board of Elections historic marker with street, Ser Amantio di Nicolao, CC BY-SA 4.0
- St. John Baptist Church - full view with marker, Ser Amantio di Nicolao, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Patriot dumpsters behind the Sherwood Crossing office building, Ser Amantio di Nicolao, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Chevrolet Sonic delivery vehicle for NEAR DELIVERY 2, Ser Amantio di Nicolao, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Bucket of sidewalk chalk, Sherwood Gourmet Deli (15147), Ser Amantio di Nicolao, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Bowl of water for visiting dogs, Sherwood Gourmet Deli, Ser Amantio di Nicolao, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Chevrolet Sonic delivery vehicle for NEAR DELIVERY, Ser Amantio di Nicolao, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Tip jar at Sherwood Gourmet Deli, Ser Amantio di Nicolao, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Dumpsters behind Sherwood Gourmet Deli, Ser Amantio di Nicolao, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Schelhorn Road trees and yards in the snow, Ser Amantio di Nicolao, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Bucket of sidewalk chalk, Sherwood Gourmet Deli (11868), Ser Amantio di Nicolao, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Sherwood Crossing office building, Ser Amantio di Nicolao, CC BY-SA 4.0
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