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Arlington Celebrates Its Naming Centennial

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100 Years Ago: Call to Rename Alexandria County “Arlington”

When would-be spectators missed an Alexandria County parade by showing up in the City of Alexandria, the Civic Federation began advocating for a change of name.

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Story Map

The Arlington Historical Society has unveiled an interactive StoryMap showcasing Arlington homes, schools, churches, government, stores & transportation in 1920.

Question of the Month

How many people lived in Arlington in 1920? Find out the answer — and more about what happened 100 years ago, on January 16, 1920.

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Center for Local History

Conveniently browse thousands of historic County materials online, or take a trip in person to our research room located at the Center for Local History.