The area is named after the nearby Mount Vernon plantation, George Washingtons estate, which is a popular tourist attraction that draws crowds from around the world. Built of wood in neoclassical Georgian style, the plantation is located on the banks of the Potomac River, and is known for its exceptional landscaping and ancillary buildings. Mount Vernon is a beautiful, well established historic community nestled along the Potomac River about 19 miles southwest of Washington, DC.
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