McLean, Virginia

McLean is an unincorporated community located in Fairfax County, Virginia. Recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau as a census designated place (CDP), the community had a total population of 38,929 as of the 2000 census.

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Unincorporated community - Fairfax County, Virginia - 2000

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The heavily wooded town of McLean is located between the George Washington Parkway and the town of Vienna and is known for its many upscale homes and friendly small town atmosphere despite its proximity to the capital. The area is also well-known for its shopping and upscale malls including the nearby Tyson's Corner malls and the Galleria. The George Washington Memorial Parkway, the Capital Beltway, Interstate 66, and the Dulles Toll Road all run through McLean. McLean is also home to many diplomats and government employees. McLean was founded in 1910 when the communities of Lewinsville and Langley merged. The town is named after Edward Beale McLean who was a publisher of the Washington Post.

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Vienna - Tyson's Corner

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The community of Langley is a part of McLean.

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