Lincolnia, Virginia
Lincolnia is a community of 20,320 people in Fairfax County, Virginia.
Why visit Lincolnia
Townapedia lists 21 museums and landmarks, 42 parks and trails, 159 places to eat, 6 places to stay and 4 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Signature Theatre, Strayer University, Ball-Sellers House and Barcroft Community House.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 90°F; January lows average 30°F.
Weather in Lincolnia
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Lincolnia
Lincolnia is a census-designated place (CDP) in Fairfax County, Virginia, United States. As of the 2020 census, Lincolnia had a population of 22,922.
From the Wikipedia article Lincolnia, Virginia (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do4
Signature Theatre
Cinema and theater · 3.9 mi
Theater in Arlington, Virginia
Strayer University
School · 2.3 mi
Private, for-profit university in the United States
University of Northern Virginia
School · 3.1 mi
For-profit university in Virginia, United States
Museums and landmarks21
Ball-Sellers House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.7 mi
Historic house in Virginia, United States
Barcroft Community House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.5 mi
Place in Virginia listed on National Register of Historic Places
Carlin Hall
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.6 mi
Place in Virginia listed on National Register of Historic Places
Charles M. Goodman House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.5 mi
Historic home located at Alexandria, Virginia
Claremont Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.4 mi
Human settlement in Virginia, United States of America
Columbia Forest Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.4 mi
Human settlement in Virginia, United States of America
Fairlington
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.5 mi
Historic neighborhood in Arlington County, Virginia, United States
Fort Ward
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.0 mi
Historic fort and interpretive museum in Alexandria, Virginia, United States
Gerald R. Ford, Jr., House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.0 mi
Historic house in Virginia, United States
Glencarlyn Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.6 mi
National historic district located in the Glencarlyn neighborhood of Arlington County, Virginia
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Green Spring Gardens Park
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Botanical garden in Fairfax County, United States of America
Holmes Run Acres Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.7 mi
Suburban housing development in Fairfax County, Virginia, United States
9 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds42
Scramble
Playground · 1.8 mi
5412 Eisenhower Avenue
Mo 08:00-18:00; Tu-Th 08:00-19:00; Fr 08:00-20:00; Sa 09:00-21:00;...
Winkler Botanical Preserve
Hiking and trails · 1.9 mi
Multiple trails, streams, a lake, and a waterfall, surrounded by woods and native plants, create an urban oasis in Alexandria's west end.
5400 Roanoke Ave, Alexandria
08:30-16:00; Nov Th[4] off "Thanksgiving"; Dec 24 off "Christmas...
Cameron Run Regional Park
Park · 2.9 mi
Park in Alexandria, Virginia, US
Washington & Old Dominion Railroad Regional Park
Park · 4.1 mi
Park in Arlington County, Virginia, United States of America
30 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes159
Akeno Sushi Bar & Thai
Restaurant · Sushi, Thai · 0.6 mi
6550 #F Little River Turnpike
Mo-Fr 11:30-15:00, 16:00-22:00; Sa-Su 11:30-22:00
Cameron Cafe
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 2.0 mi
4911 Brenman Park Drive, Alexandria
Mo-Fr 06:30-18:00; Sa 08:00-17:00; Su 08:00-17:00
Fat City Kitchen
Diner · American · 1.7 mi
330 South Pickett Street, Alexandria
Mo-Sa 11:00-23:30; Su 10:00-23:00
Hunan Kitchen
Restaurant · Chinese · 0.6 mi
6550 #D Little River Turnpike
Su-Th 10:30-22:30; Fr-Sa 10:30-23:00
IHOP
Restaurant · Breakfast, Pancake · 0.7 mi
6254 Duke Street, Alexandria
Mo-Th,Su 07:00-22:00, Fr,Sa 07:00-25:00
Indo Chen
Restaurant · Indian · 2.1 mi
4906 Brenman Park Drive, Alexandria
Mo-Fr 11:30-21:00; Sa-Su off
Starbucks
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 1.6 mi
6910 Braddock Road, Annandale
Mo-Fr 04:00-21:30; Sa,Su 05:00-21:30
147 more on the map.
History
Originally created following the Civil War as a community of freed slaves, Lincolnia remained as one of Fairfax County's original communities of African Americans for over 100 years. During segregation, Lincolnia had its own schoolhouse. The historical structure is still standing, now incorporated into Lincolnia Senior Center.
The school became integrated in 1962 as part of court-ordered busing. The African American students were bused out and white students were bused in.
From the History section of Lincolnia, Virginia on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay6
Candlewood Suites Alexandria West
Motel and hotel · 0.6 mi
99 S. Bragg Street, Alexandria
Churches and places of worship27
Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses
Church · Jehovahs Witness · 2.2 mi
5820 Arnet Street, Falls Church
Concilio Pentecostal Alfa and Omega
Church · Pentecostal · 2.1 mi
5528 Hempstead Way, Springfield
Northern Virginia Korean Presbyterian Church
Church · Presbyterian · 2.1 mi
7007 Columbia Pike
Old Annandale Church (Little White Church)
Church · Methodist · 2.1 mi
Columbia Pike, Annandale
Podowon Presbyterian Church
Church · Presbyterian · 1.4 mi
6804 Braddock Road, Annandale
Shopping26
Gas and EV charging25
Schools, colleges and libraries72
Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology
School · 0.8 mi
6560 Braddock Road, Alexandria
Healthcare8
Map of Lincolnia
250 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 45°F | 30°F | 2.9 in | 4.9 in |
| Feb | 48°F | 32°F | 2.6 in | 5.0 in |
| Mar | 56°F | 39°F | 3.5 in | 2.0 in |
| Apr | 68°F | 48°F | 3.2 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 76°F | 58°F | 3.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 85°F | 68°F | 4.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 90°F | 72°F | 4.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 88°F | 71°F | 3.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 81°F | 64°F | 3.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 69°F | 52°F | 3.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 58°F | 42°F | 2.9 in | 0.1 in |
| Dec | 49°F | 34°F | 3.4 in | 1.7 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Washington Reagan Ap Gsn 72405 (7 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
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 7 miles away.
- Lake Barcroft 2 mi north, about 4 min by car
- Annandale 3 mi northwest, about 4 min by car
- Bailey's Crossroads 3 mi northeast, about 4 min by car
- Franconia 3 mi south, about 5 min by car
- Alexandria 4 mi east, about 6 min by car
- Kingstowne 4 mi south, about 6 min by car
- Arlington 5 mi northeast, about 8 min by car
- Huntington 5 mi east, about 8 min by car
- Falls Church 5 mi north, about 8 min by car
- Groveton 5 mi southeast, about 8 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
- Lincolnia, Virginia in May 2017 - 2, Ser Amantio di Nicolao, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Immanuel Bible Church, Jesse Johnson, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Fort Ward (Virginia), AjaxSmack at English Wikipedia, CC BY 2.5
- Virginia Theological Seminary Alexandria, VA, John W. Cross, CC BY 2.5
- Virginia Heights Historic District 02, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Historic Green Spring in Annandale, Virginia - 1, Ser Amantio di Nicolao, CC BY-SA 3.0
- CHARLES M. GOODMAN HOUSE, ALEXANDRIA, VIRGINIA, Jerrye & Roy Klotz, MD, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Claremont Historic District 01, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 3.0
- GLENCARLYN HISTORIC DISTRICT, ARLINGTON COUNTY, VA, JERRYE & ROY KLOTZ, M.D., CC BY-SA 4.0
- Ball-sellers-house035, Slowking4, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Carlin Hall for wiki, Greenmars, Public domain
- Barcroft commhouse, Silvrbullt, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Columbia Forest Historic District 01, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 3.0
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