Herndon is a town in Fairfax County, Virginia, in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area of the United States. The early settlement was named Herndon in 1858, after Commander William Lewis Herndon. Located in western Fairfax County, Herndon is just 22 miles from downtown Washington, DC and just minutes from Washington Dulles International Airport.
Packed with outstanding recreational activities, the award-winning Herndon Community Center offers many programs and events. Enjoy the town's 11 parks or take a hike on the W&OD Trail, which runs through the heart of downtown Herndon. Or spend a day on the links at the Herndon Centennial Golf Course, named one of Golf Digest's "Places to Play."
Each year, thousands of people enjoy a wide variety of free concerts and special events on Herndon's Town Green, including the Herndon Festival, Friday Night Live! and more. Herndon is also home of the renowned NextStop Theatre Company.
Source Wikipedia, Virginia.org
Elevation: 361′
Population: 24,532 (2019)
Founded: July 13, 1858
ZIP Codes: 20170