Episode 3 of 3
Official Retrocession to Virginia
- When
- March 13, 1847
- Where
- Alexandria County
Alexandria County was officially returned to Virginia on March 13, 1847, after the state passed its retrocession bill.
Alexandria County was officially returned to Virginia on March 13, 1847, following the passage of the state's retrocession bill. This formalized the end of District of Columbia control, driven by economic pressures and the desire for local governance.
Sources
- Arlington County, Virginia Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-04
- District of Columbia retrocession Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-28
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