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Today in 1801, the town of Alexandria was designated as part of the District of Columbia
Donny Ferguson 🗽 RetweetedToday in 1801, the town of Alexandria was designated as part of the District of Columbia, the new national capital being developed on lands formerly within the states of Maryland and Virginia. Alexandria remained part of the capital city until 1847. #ALXDayInHistory (LOC)
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