Hollindale, Virginia
Hollindale, Virginia | ||
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FIPS code[2] 51-37832 | | |
| GNIS feature ID[1][2] | 1493095 | |
Hollindale is an
History
The name "Hollindale" is a combination of "Hollin" and the word "dale" which means valley, reflecting the neighborhood's rural ambiance. The neighborhood was built on a portion of the
"In 1919, Mr. and Mrs. Harley Wilson bought the plantation whereupon they began making many changes...In 1935 Mr. Wilson died, leaving the building vacant for some time. Mr. and Mrs. Merle Thorpe bought it during World War II, and it stayed in their possession until Mount Vernon Unitarian Church bought the house and the surrounding the buildings in 1958."[3]
In 1958, the subdivision Hollin Brook Park was finished along Sherwood Hall Lane just across from what was the Thorpe turkey farm. The Sherwood Dairy Farm continued until later developments of the neighborhood. In 1965, a modern home in the neighborhood was featured in the Better Homes and Gardens magazine.[4]
In 1974, President
Civic association
Hollindale, like all neighboring communities, has a civic association headed by resident Mike McPherson who serves as president of the board of governors. The association is part of the Mount Vernon District Civic Associations and governs the neighborhood along with a small portion of Sherwood Hall Lane which runs through it.
Geography
Hollindale is located at 38°45′03″N 77°03′48″W / 38.75083°N 77.06333°W (38.750948, -77.063311).[1]
As of 2007, the community has a total area of 0.507 square miles (1.3 square kilometers).
Official location
According to the United States Postal Service, Hollindale, along with surrounding neighborhoods, is listed with an Alexandria, Virginia address despite it being part of Fairfax County. The community belongs to the district of Mount Vernon, and is bordered by Fort Hunt Road to the east and the Paul Springs Stream Valley Park, which it shares with straddling community Hollin Hall Village, to the west and south. To the north the neighborhood intertwines with the nationally recognized community of Hollin Hills.
Demographics
As of 2009,
The percentage of married couples was 78.9%. The percentage of married couples with children was 30.3%. Percentage of single mothers was 1.9%. The average house size was 2.6 people, and the average family size was 2.9 members.
In the community, 21.3% of the population was under the age of 18, and 18.6% was 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37.9 years. Males made up 48% of the community and females made up 52%.
The
Real estate
For real estate purposes there are three sub-divisions within Hollindale including Hollindale, Kirkside, and Hollin Brook Park. The majority of homes in Hollindale was built in the mid-twentieth century and homes are of either Tudor, federal, colonial, or traditional styles. There are six mansions/estates located within Hollindale including "Little Hollin Hall." Most homes lie on wooded, hilly lots and are spacious.
Education
Hollindale residents are zoned to Fairfax County Public Schools. There are two public elementary schools, Waynewood and Hollin Meadows, which the neighborhood falls under. The public junior high school is Carl Sandburg Middle School, and the public high school is West Potomac High School. Residents of Hollindale also attend the nearby Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology, ranked the #1 high school in the nation by U.S. News & World Report.[citation needed]
Several private schools, ranging from pre-school to 12th grade, are located in nearby Alexandria, including
Original schools
The original elementary school of Hollindale, aside from Waynewood, was the Hollin Hills Elementary School. Hollin Meadows on Nordok Lane in Hollindale became the new elementary school circa forty years ago. The original high school, Fort Hunt High School, combined with Groveton High School to form West Potomac in 1985.
Athletics
Hollindale falls under the Fort Hunt Youth Athletic Association. The program includes sports ranging from baseball to lacrosse; resident children play against neighboring Alexandria and Woodlawn Little Leagues in the area.
Notable residents
- Jerald terHorst, former press-secretary for Gerald Ford and author
References
- ^ a b c d "Hollindale (populated place)". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved June 26, 2009.
- ^ a b "FIPS55 Data: Virginia". FIPS55 Data. United States Geological Survey. February 23, 2006. Archived from the original on June 18, 2006.
- ^ "George Mason's Plantations & Landholdings: Hollin Hall". gunstonhall.org.
- ^ "record references". Retrieved June 9, 2016.
- ^ "Hollin Meadows Students Get a Surprise Visit from First Lady Michelle Obama". Archived from the original on October 10, 2012. Retrieved June 9, 2016.
- ^ "A Guide to the Sherwood Farm Papers, 1845–1930". University of Virginia. Retrieved August 6, 2016.
- ^ "Hollindale neighborhood in Alexandria, Virginia (VA), 22306 subdivision profile - real estate, apartments, condos, homes, community, population, jobs, income, streets". city-data.com.
