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Fort Hunt

The grounds of the American Horticultural Society in Fort Hunt | PHOTO BY BETH LAWTON

Along the shore of the Potomac River in Southeast Fairfax County, Fort Hunt is one of the area’s most unique and bucolic neighborhoods.

It’s home to Fort Hunt Park, one of Fairfax County’s most unique parks. Inside, you’ll find a fort built in 1897 and used by the United States military as an interrogation center during World War II.

FAVORITE THINGS

Fort Hunt Park’s trails, pavilions, playgrounds and more. Beautiful, wooded neighborhoods. This area has some of the region’s most unique architecture.

Fort Hunt is also home to Hollin Hills, a nationally-recognized architectural gem of mid-Century Modern homes by architect Charles M. Goodman. Outside of this area, homes in Fort Hunt are often on lots with mature trees and quiet streets.

The Hollin Hall shopping center includes the Hollin Hall Variety Shop, a throwback to the 1950s five-and-dime, plus a grocery store, bank, drug store and much more.

Other small neighborhoods in the Fort Hunt area include Tauxemont, Herbert Springs, Waynewood, Collingwood, Stratford Landing, Stratford on the Potomac and more.

Fort Hunt is primarily in the 22308 area code. The 2010 census found the population of Fort Hunt to be 16,045.

Fun Fact

Fort Hunt was named after Brig. Gen Henry Hunt, who fought in the Civil War.

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