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McLean Information
McLean is an unincorporated community located in Fairfax County in Northern
Virginia. Recognized by the United States Census Bureau as a Census Designated
Place (CDP), the community had a total population of 38,929 as of the 2000
census.
The heavily populated community of McLean is located between the George
Washington Parkway and the town of Vienna, and is known for its many upscale
homes and for being a friendly, efficient suburb of Washington. The area is also
well-known for its shopping and upscale malls, including the nearby Tysons
Corner Center and the Tysons Galleria. The George Washington Memorial Parkway,
the Capital Beltway, Interstate 66, State Route 267 (Dulles Airport Access
Road), State Route 123 (Dolley Madison Boulevard), State Route 193 (Old
Georgetown Pike), Old Dominion Drive, and Chain Bridge Road all run through
McLean.
McLean is home to many diplomats, members of Congress and high-ranking federal
government officials, entrepreneurs and service businesses due to being near
Washington, D.C. and being the location of the Central Intelligence Agency. It
is also the location of Hickory Hill, the former home of Ethel Kennedy, the
widow of Robert F. Kennedy.
Several major companies are headquartered in McLean including America Online,
Booz Allen Hamilton, Gannett, Freddie Mac, Capital One, and NVR. It is also the
headquarters of USA Today and the candymaker Mars, Incorporated.
Several private schools are located in McLean, including The Madeira School, The
Potomac School, and Oakcrest School. In addition, there are two public high
schools; Langley High School and McLean High School.