Hollindale, Virginia
Encyclopedia
Hollindale is an unincorporated community
in Fort Hunt, Fairfax County
, Virginia
, United States
close to the George Washington Memorial Parkway
in ZIP code
22306. As of 2009, it had 926 residents. Mount Vernon Presbyterian Church and Hollin Meadows Elementary School are located within the community. Hollindale is set along the hilly woodlands across from the Potomac. It was built around several estates and on what used to be Sherwood Dairy Farm, and is adjacent to the Hollin Hills
community. It is dominated by mid-century modern homes, colonials, and Tudors.
plantation, which had belonged to George Mason
and his family. The land had once been used as a fort to protect early settlers in Virginia from Native American attacks, yet as the years went on, it developed into a family estate and farm which Mason had passed down to his son, Thomson, in 1781. Both Thomson and his wife lived on the land, which was situated three miles south of Alexandria, Virginia
on Little Hunting Creek
, until 1820. After Thomson Mason's death, the land was placed on sale, yet was unable to be purchased immediately after a terrible fire had destroyed all but the spinning house, or "Little Hollin Hall." However, Mr. Edward Curtis Gibbs, a Quaker
seafarer, became its new owner in 1852.
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.
In 1974, Gerald Ford appointed Hollindale resident Jerald terHorst as his press secretary. After a month, terHorst famously resigned because of Ford's pardoning of Nixon. Before terHorst's resignation Ford would occasionally ride down Evening Lane in Hollindale to visit his friend. On September 8, 1979, Hollindale, which had been undergoing construction since 1953 as a part of the post-World War II suburb
an-development project in Fairfax County, was recognized by the U.S. Alexandria Geological Survey Map as a populated place.. In 1984, resident and World War II veteran Captain Archibald McEwan helped found the Technology Advancement Group. In early 2010 first lady Michelle Obama
entered Hollindale to visit the Hollin Meadows Elementary School. The University of Virginia has collected data in its library from Alexandria concerning the Sherwood Dairy Farm
Due to Fairfax County requisites, the neighborhood, along with all other communities in the county, has a neighborhood watch
program. Hollindale, though, has a clean record concerning any form of crimes. The community also has no registered sex-offenders.
As of 2007, the community has a total area of 0.507 square miles (1.3 square kilometers).
, Hollindale, along with surrounding neighborhoods, is listed with an Alexandria, Virginia address despite it being part of the county of Fairfax. 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
.
Although a few miles south of the city limits, Hollindale residents do consider themselves part of Alexandria or the unincorporated historic area of "Mount Vernon."
was 1,827 residents per square mile. The racial makeup of the community was 91.25% White
, 0.375% African American
, 2.75% Asian
, 0.875% Pacific Islander
, 0.875% from other races, and 2.5% from two or more races. Hispanic
or Latino
of any race were 1.375% of the population.
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, 21.25% of the population was under the age of 18, and 18.625% was 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37.85 years. Males made up 48% of the community and females made up 52%.
The median household income
in the community was $158,577 and the per capita income
was $76,351.
charm and feel, and the class of its homes. At times it is confused or paired with neighboring community Mason Hill.
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.
. Residents of Hollindale also attend the nearby Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology
, ranked the #1 high school in the nation by US News and World Report.
Several private schools, ranging from pre-school to 12th grade, are located in nearby Alexandria
, including St. Stephens & St. Agnes School, Episcopal High School
, and Bishop Ireton.
Residents of Hollindale have been inducted into the Cum Laude Society, have played on varsity teams at high schools, and have been recognized regionally for theater contribution via the Cappies program.
, combined with Groveton High School
to form West Potomac in 1985.
Unincorporated area
In law, an unincorporated area is a region of land that is not a part of any municipality.To "incorporate" in this context means to form a municipal corporation, a city, town, or village with its own government. An unincorporated community is usually not subject to or taxed by a municipal government...
in Fort Hunt, Fairfax County
Fairfax County, Virginia
Fairfax County is a county in Virginia, in the United States. Per the 2010 Census, the population of the county is 1,081,726, making it the most populous jurisdiction in the Commonwealth of Virginia, with 13.5% of Virginia's population...
, Virginia
Virginia
The Commonwealth of Virginia , is a U.S. state on the Atlantic Coast of the Southern United States. Virginia is nicknamed the "Old Dominion" and sometimes the "Mother of Presidents" after the eight U.S. presidents born there...
, United States
United States
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close to the George Washington Memorial Parkway
George Washington Memorial Parkway
The George Washington Memorial Parkway, known to local motorists simply as the "G.W. Parkway", is a parkway maintained by the U.S. National Park Service. It is located mostly in Northern Virginia, although a short section northwest of the Arlington Memorial Bridge passes over Columbia Island,...
in ZIP code
ZIP Code
ZIP codes are a system of postal codes used by the United States Postal Service since 1963. The term ZIP, an acronym for Zone Improvement Plan, is properly written in capital letters and was chosen to suggest that the mail travels more efficiently, and therefore more quickly, when senders use the...
22306. As of 2009, it had 926 residents. Mount Vernon Presbyterian Church and Hollin Meadows Elementary School are located within the community. Hollindale is set along the hilly woodlands across from the Potomac. It was built around several estates and on what used to be Sherwood Dairy Farm, and is adjacent to the Hollin Hills
Hollin Hills
Hollin Hills is a neighborhood of approximately 450 houses conceived and built by the visionary builder Robert C. Davenport, and designed by D.C.-based architect Charles M...
community. It is dominated by mid-century modern homes, colonials, and Tudors.
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 Hollin HallHollin Hall
Hollin Hall is an 18th century plantation home on Little Hunting Creek three miles southwest of Alexandria in Fairfax County, Virginia. George Mason, a United States founding father, gave Hollin Hall to his third son, Thomson Mason, through deeds of gift in 1781 and 1786. The land, as given,...
plantation, which had belonged to George Mason
George Mason
George Mason IV was an American Patriot, statesman and a delegate from Virginia to the U.S. Constitutional Convention...
and his family. The land had once been used as a fort to protect early settlers in Virginia from Native American attacks, yet as the years went on, it developed into a family estate and farm which Mason had passed down to his son, Thomson, in 1781. Both Thomson and his wife lived on the land, which was situated three miles south of Alexandria, Virginia
Alexandria, Virginia
Alexandria is an independent city in the Commonwealth of Virginia. As of 2009, the city had a total population of 139,966. Located along the Western bank of the Potomac River, Alexandria is approximately six miles south of downtown Washington, D.C.Like the rest of northern Virginia, as well as...
on Little Hunting Creek
Little Hunting Creek
Little Hunting Creek is a primarily tidal tributary of the Potomac River located in Fairfax County, Virginia, USA, not to be confused with Hunting Creek farther north...
, until 1820. After Thomson Mason's death, the land was placed on sale, yet was unable to be purchased immediately after a terrible fire had destroyed all but the spinning house, or "Little Hollin Hall." However, Mr. Edward Curtis Gibbs, a Quaker
Religious Society of Friends
The Religious Society of Friends, or Friends Church, is a Christian movement which stresses the doctrine of the priesthood of all believers. Members are known as Friends, or popularly as Quakers. It is made of independent organisations, which have split from one another due to doctrinal differences...
seafarer, became its new owner in 1852.
"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 IIWorld War IIWorld War II, or the Second World War , was a global conflict lasting from 1939 to 1945, involving most of the world's nations—including all of the great powers—eventually forming two opposing military alliances: the Allies and the Axis...
, and it stayed in their possession until Mount Vernon Unitarian Church bought the house and the surrounding the buildings in 1958."
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
Better Homes and Gardens (magazine)
Better Homes and Gardens is the fourth best selling magazine in the United States. The editor in Chief is Gayle Butler. Better Homes and Gardens focuses on interests regarding homes, cooking, gardening, crafts, healthy living, decorating, and entertaining. The magazine is published 12 times per...
magazine.
In 1974, Gerald Ford appointed Hollindale resident Jerald terHorst as his press secretary. After a month, terHorst famously resigned because of Ford's pardoning of Nixon. Before terHorst's resignation Ford would occasionally ride down Evening Lane in Hollindale to visit his friend. On September 8, 1979, Hollindale, which had been undergoing construction since 1953 as a part of the post-World War II suburb
Suburb
The word suburb mostly refers to a residential area, either existing as part of a city or as a separate residential community within commuting distance of a city . Some suburbs have a degree of administrative autonomy, and most have lower population density than inner city neighborhoods...
an-development project in Fairfax County, was recognized by the U.S. Alexandria Geological Survey Map as a populated place.. In 1984, resident and World War II veteran Captain Archibald McEwan helped found the Technology Advancement Group. In early 2010 first lady Michelle Obama
Michelle Obama
Michelle LaVaughn Robinson Obama is the wife of the 44th and incumbent President of the United States, Barack Obama, and is the first African-American First Lady of the United States...
entered Hollindale to visit the Hollin Meadows Elementary School. The University of Virginia has collected data in its library from Alexandria concerning the Sherwood Dairy Farm
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. The board of governors has made several civic decisions in the past concerning speed limits on the main road and re-paving.Due to Fairfax County requisites, the neighborhood, along with all other communities in the county, has a neighborhood watch
Neighborhood watch
A neighborhood watch or neighbourhood watch , also called a crime watch or neighborhood crime watch, is an organized group of citizens devoted to crime and vandalism prevention within a neighborhood...
program. Hollindale, though, has a clean record concerning any form of crimes. The community also has no registered sex-offenders.
Geography
Hollindale is located at 38°45′03"N 77°03′48"W (38.750948, -77.063311).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 ServiceUnited States Postal Service
The United States Postal Service is an independent agency of the United States government responsible for providing postal service in the United States...
, Hollindale, along with surrounding neighborhoods, is listed with an Alexandria, Virginia address despite it being part of the county of Fairfax. 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
Hollin Hills
Hollin Hills is a neighborhood of approximately 450 houses conceived and built by the visionary builder Robert C. Davenport, and designed by D.C.-based architect Charles M...
.
Although a few miles south of the city limits, Hollindale residents do consider themselves part of Alexandria or the unincorporated historic area of "Mount Vernon."
Demographics
As of 2009, there were 926 people in the community. The population densityPopulation density
Population density is a measurement of population per unit area or unit volume. It is frequently applied to living organisms, and particularly to humans...
was 1,827 residents per square mile. The racial makeup of the community was 91.25% White
White
White is a color, the perception of which is evoked by light that stimulates all three types of color sensitive cone cells in the human eye in nearly equal amounts and with high brightness compared to the surroundings. A white visual stimulation will be void of hue and grayness.White light can be...
, 0.375% African American
African American
African Americans are citizens or residents of the United States who have at least partial ancestry from any of the native populations of Sub-Saharan Africa and are the direct descendants of enslaved Africans within the boundaries of the present United States...
, 2.75% Asian
Asian people
Asian people or Asiatic people is a term with multiple meanings that refers to people who descend from a portion of Asia's population.- Central Asia :...
, 0.875% Pacific Islander
Pacific Islander
Pacific Islander , is a geographic term to describe the indigenous inhabitants of any of the three major sub-regions of Oceania: Polynesia, Melanesia and Micronesia.According to the Encyclopædia Britannica, these three regions, together with their islands consist of:Polynesia:...
, 0.875% from other races, and 2.5% from two or more races. Hispanic
Hispanic
Hispanic is a term that originally denoted a relationship to Hispania, which is to say the Iberian Peninsula: Andorra, Gibraltar, Portugal and Spain. During the Modern Era, Hispanic sometimes takes on a more limited meaning, particularly in the United States, where the term means a person of ...
or Latino
Latino
The demonyms Latino and Latina , are defined in English language dictionaries as:* "a person of Latin-American descent."* "A Latin American."* "A person of Hispanic, especially Latin-American, descent, often one living in the United States."...
of any race were 1.375% of the population.
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, 21.25% of the population was under the age of 18, and 18.625% was 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37.85 years. Males made up 48% of the community and females made up 52%.
The median household income
Median household income
The median household income is commonly used to generate data about geographic areas and divides households into two equal segments with the first half of households earning less than the median household income and the other half earning more...
in the community was $158,577 and the per capita income
Per capita income
Per capita income or income per person is a measure of mean income within an economic aggregate, such as a country or city. It is calculated by taking a measure of all sources of income in the aggregate and dividing it by the total population...
was $76,351.
Real Estate
Hollindale has been acclaimed by real estate agents and residents, acting as a secluded and safe bedroom community to Alexandria and the capital. It has received praise for its ruralRural
Rural areas or the country or countryside are areas that are not urbanized, though when large areas are described, country towns and smaller cities will be included. They have a low population density, and typically much of the land is devoted to agriculture...
charm and feel, and the class of its homes. At times it is confused or paired with neighboring community Mason Hill.
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 SchoolWest Potomac High School
West Potomac High School is a public high school in Fairfax County, Virginia. It is located on 6500 Quander Road and is part of Fairfax County Public Schools.-History:...
. Residents of Hollindale also attend the nearby Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology
Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology
Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology is a Virginia state-chartered magnet school located within Fairfax County, Virginia, United States...
, ranked the #1 high school in the nation by US News and World Report.
Several private schools, ranging from pre-school to 12th grade, are located in nearby Alexandria
Alexandria
Alexandria is the second-largest city of Egypt, with a population of 4.1 million, extending about along the coast of the Mediterranean Sea in the north central part of the country; it is also the largest city lying directly on the Mediterranean coast. It is Egypt's largest seaport, serving...
, including St. Stephens & St. Agnes School, Episcopal High School
Episcopal High School (Alexandria, Virginia)
Episcopal High School , founded in 1839, is a private boarding school located in Alexandria, Virginia. The Holy Hill's campus houses 435 students from 30 states, the District of Columbia and 17 different countries...
, and Bishop Ireton.
Residents of Hollindale have been inducted into the Cum Laude Society, have played on varsity teams at high schools, and have been recognized regionally for theater contribution via the Cappies program.
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 SchoolFort Hunt High School
Fort Hunt High School was a public secondary school in Alexandria, Virginia located at 8428 Fort Hunt Road and was part of Fairfax County Public Schools. It opened its doors in 1963...
, combined with Groveton High School
West Potomac High School
West Potomac High School is a public high school in Fairfax County, Virginia. It is located on 6500 Quander Road and is part of Fairfax County Public Schools.-History:...
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 terHorstJerald terHorstJerald Franklin "Jerry" terHorst was the first person to serve as press secretary for U.S. President Gerald Ford. Before being appointed press secretary, terHorst had been a newspaper reporter from Michigan who had covered Ford's career since 1948.-Early career:Jerald terHorst was born in Grand...
, former press-secretary for Gerald FordGerald FordGerald Rudolph "Jerry" Ford, Jr. was the 38th President of the United States, serving from 1974 to 1977, and the 40th Vice President of the United States serving from 1973 to 1974...
and author. - Archibald John McEwan, former United States NavyUnited States NavyThe United States Navy is the naval warfare service branch of the United States Armed Forces and one of the seven uniformed services of the United States. The U.S. Navy is the largest in the world; its battle fleet tonnage is greater than that of the next 13 largest navies combined. The U.S...
captain.