Mount Vernon, Virginia
Mount Vernon is a community of 13,122 people in Fairfax County, Virginia.
Why visit Mount Vernon
Townapedia lists 42 museums and landmarks, 37 parks and trails, 26 places to eat, 8 places to stay and 3 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Fort Washington Light, George Washington's Mount Vernon, Marshall Hall and Piscataway Park.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 88°F; January lows average 27°F.
Weather in Mount Vernon
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Mount Vernon
Mount Vernon is a census-designated place (CDP) and unincorporated community in Fairfax County, Virginia, United States. The population was 12,914 at the 2020 census. Primarily due to its historical significance and natural recreation and beauty, the Mount Vernon area receives over one million tourists each year.
From the Wikipedia article Mount Vernon, Virginia (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do3
Fort Washington Light
Lighthouse · 3.7 mi
Lighthouse in Maryland, United States
Orientation Film
Cinema and theater · 1.0 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 · 1.0 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 landmarks42
George Washington's Mount Vernon
Monument and historic site · 1.0 mi
Bags/containers larger than 16x16x8" are prohibited, and all bags are subject to inspection.
3200 Mount Vernon Memorial Highway, Mount Vernon
Marshall Hall
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.0 mi
Listed on the NRHP in Maryland
Pope-Leighey House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.7 mi
Historic house in Virginia, United States
Accokeek Creek Site
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.1 mi
Site of a palisaded village that was occupied from ca. A.D. 1300 to ca. 1630
Belvoir
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.7 mi
Plantation
Fort Hunt
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.8 mi
Fort, now a public park in Fairfax County, Virginia, US
Fort Washington Park
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.0 mi
Historic fort and military reservation; and surrounding parkland in Fort Washington, Maryland, United States
Hard Bargain Farm
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.7 mi
House in Prince George's County, United States of America
Hollin Hills
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.7 mi
Human settlement in Virginia, United States of America
Huntley
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.7 mi
Plantation house in Virginia, United States of America
Mount Vernon
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.1 mi
Plantation estate of George Washington, in Fairfax County, Virginia, United States
Tauxemont Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.5 mi
Historic district in Virginia, United States
30 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds37
Piscataway Park
Park · National Register of Historic Places · 2.5 mi
United States National Park Service unit in Prince George’s and Charles counties
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25 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes26
Las Carnitas
Restaurant · Salvadoran, Tex-Mex · 1.5 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 · 1.6 mi
8166 Richmond Highway
Mo-We 08:00-22:00; Th-Su 08:00-24:00
Mount Vernon Inn Restaurant
Restaurant · Regional · 1.0 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
Pupuseria Doña Azucena
Restaurant · Papusa, El Salvador · 1.3 mi
8764 Richmond Highway, Alexandria
Su-Th 08:30-22:00; Fr-Sa 08:30-23:00
Top's China
Restaurant · Chinese · 1.1 mi
8727 Cooper Road, Alexandria
Tu-Th 10:30-22:00, Fr-Sa 10:30-23:00, Su 11:30-22:00
Chef Huang's
Restaurant · Chinese · 1.1 mi
8638 Richmond Highway, Alexandria
Mo-Th 11:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:30; Su 11:00-22:00
Postres Victoria
Cafe · 1.8 mi
8131 Richmond Highway, Alexandria
Tu 09:00-17:30, We 07:00-15:00, Th-Sa 07:00-21:00, Su 07:00-15:00
14 more on the map.
History
The Mount Vernon area is all land which was once a part of the farms of George and Martha Washington's expansive Mount Vernon estate. Much of the land was gradually donated through the dying wishes of George and Martha Washington to the public and others who are affiliated with the Washington family. The Neighboring/incorporated Woodlawn Plantation and area which was given to Martha Washington's granddaughter, Eleanor Parke Custis Lewis. The Gum Springs portion was established by slaves and blacks which were generally escaped or freed slaves from the Mount Vernon Estate and area.
Beginning with the 2010 United States census, the U.S. Census Bureau defined the portion of Mount Vernon north of U.S. Route 1 as a separate CDP, Woodlawn, reducing Mount Vernon's land area by approximately a third and its population by more than half.
From the History section of Mount Vernon, Virginia on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay8
Hampton Inn & Suites Mt. Vernon/Belvoir-Alexandria South Area
Motel and hotel · 1.3 mi
8843 Richmond Highway, Alexandria
Candlewood Suites Alexandria - Fort Belvoir
Motel and hotel · 1.4 mi
8847 Richmond Highway, Alexandria
Staybridge Suites Building 1208
Motel and hotel · 1.9 mi
9215 Woodbury Road, Fort Belvoir
Churches and places of worship18
Woodlawn Quaker Meetinghouse
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 2.0 mi
Shopping6
Gas and EV charging6
Schools, colleges and libraries57
Fred W. Smith National Library for the Study of George Washington
Library · 0.9 mi
3600 Mount Vernon Memorial Highway, Mount Vernon
Healthcare2
Map of Mount Vernon
205 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 (8 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, 4 miles away.
- Groveton 3 mi north, about 4 min by car
- Hybla Valley 3 mi northeast, about 4 min by car
- Fort Hunt 3 mi northeast, about 5 min by car
- Kingstowne 4 mi northwest, about 6 min by car
- Franconia 5 mi northwest, about 8 min by car
- Fort Washington 5 mi east, about 9 min by car
- Huntington 6 mi north, about 9 min by car
- Lorton 6 mi west, about 10 min by car
- Accokeek 6 mi southeast, about 10 min by car
- Alexandria 7 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
- MountVernonPO, The original uploader was Ser Amantio di Nicolao at English Wikipedia ., CC BY 3.0
- Mobike at Mount Vernon, Ser Amantio di Nicolao, CC0
- UNMARKED PAVEMENT AHEAD at Mount Vernon, Ser Amantio di Nicolao, CC0
- 2016-10-22 15 33 59 View south along Virginia State Route 235 (Mount Vernon Highway) at the George Washington Memorial Parkway in Mount Vernon, Fairfax County, Virginia, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2016-10-22 15 33 32 View north along Virginia State Route 235 (Mount Vernon Highway) at the George Washington Memorial Parkway in Mount Vernon, Fairfax County, Virginia, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Rooster, Mount Vernon, Near Alexandria, Virginia (2731027384), Ken Lund from Reno, Nevada, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Pasture, Mount Vernon, Near Alexandria, Virginia (2731028132), Ken Lund from Reno, Nevada, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Pope-Leighey House - North east facade - HABS VA,30-FALCH,2-10, Unknown author Unknown author, Public domain
- Huntley 2019b, Antony-22, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Accokeek Creek Site, Pcoussan, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Woodlawn-friends004, Slowking4, 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
- 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
- Hard Bargain Farm, house and garden (21439787820), Preservation Maryland, CC BY-SA 2.0
- 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
- St. Marks Episcopal Church, March, 2017, Ser Amantio di Nicolao, CC BY-SA 4.0
- PotomacRiveratMountVernon, CalicoCatLover, CC BY-SA 3.0
- United Airlines A319-131, N855UA, as UA 1556 ORD-DCA (30423961300), Charles from Port Chester, New York, CC BY 2.0
- United Airlines A319-131, N855UA, as UA 1556 ORD-DCA (30687450076), Charles from Port Chester, New York, CC BY 2.0
- CluckTruck Hibachi and Teriyaki truck, Ser Amantio di Nicolao, CC BY-SA 4.0
- CluckTruck Hibachi and Teriyaki truck 2, Ser Amantio di Nicolao, CC BY-SA 4.0
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