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McLean (/ m ə ˈ k l eɪ n / mə-KLAYN) [5] is an unincorporated community and census-designated place in Fairfax County, Virginia, United States. The population of the community was 50,773 at the 2020 census . [ 1 ]
1906 - McLean railroad completed, connecting the area with Washington, D.C. [14] 1910 - Community of McLean established, when the communities of Lewinsville and Langley merge. [13] 1911 - McLean Post Office opens. [15] 1914 - The Franklin Sherman School, Fairfax County's first consolidated public school, opens in McLean with 29 students.
Hickory Hill is a large brick house in McLean, Virginia, in the United States, which was owned for many years by members of the Kennedy family, the American political family that has long been prominent in American politics, public service, entertainment, and business.
In 1940, the park was increased to 970 acres (390 ha), and a plan to rebuild both the courthouse and the McLean House was formalized. World War II delayed reconstruction at the site, [11] but in 1949, the restored McLean House was opened to the public. [12] On October 15, 1966, the park was listed on the National Register of Historic Places. [13]
The United States entered into World War II. Bids for the reconstruction of the McLean House were reopened on November 25, 1947, and work continued. Eighty-four years after the historic surrender, reuniting the country, the McLean House was opened by the National Park Service for the first time to the public on April 9, 1949.
Recognized by the Virginia High School League, McLean's varsity esports team was founded in 2022, joining PlayVS's Virginia VHSL Rocket League. [62] In its debut season, the team finished 9th out of 102 teams in the regular season with a record of 6-1, qualifying it for the playoffs, where it finished top 32 in the state.
The owners gave their own names to two stations located at the railroad's crossings of major roads: McLean Station at Chain Bridge Road (Virginia State Route 123) and Elkins Station at Old Georgetown Pike (Virginia State Route 193). The station at Chain Bridge Road became a focus for development that evolved into the community of McLean, Virginia.
Merrywood is a historic home located in McLean, Virginia on the Palisades overlooking the Potomac River that has hosted several presidents and members of the British royal family. The Georgian Revival style brick dwelling was built in 1919 for Newbold Noyes.