Accotink, Virginia facts for kids
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Accotink, Virginia
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Houses along Backlick Road in Accotink
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 Accotink, Virginia
Location in Northern Virginia
Accotink, Virginia
Location in Virginia
Accotink, Virginia
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Virginia |
| County |  Fairfax |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
| GNIS feature ID | 1494807 |
Accotink is a small community in Fairfax County, Virginia, in the United States. It is an unincorporated community. This means it is a place with a shared identity but no separate local government. Instead, it is governed by the larger county.
Accotink is located along Accotink Creek. It is also found within the area of Fort Belvoir, a United States Army base.
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What is Accotink?
Accotink is a community in Virginia. It's not a city or town with its own mayor or town council. Instead, it's part of Fairfax County. The county government manages services for Accotink.
Where is Accotink Located?
This community is situated in the northern part of Virginia. It sits right next to a waterway called Accotink Creek. A large part of Accotink is also inside the boundaries of Fort Belvoir. This is an important military base.
Nearby Places and Features
The Accotink area has several interesting spots. These include Accotink Bay and the Accotink Bay Wildlife Refuge. The refuge is a protected natural area. You can also find Lake Accotink nearby. These places offer natural beauty and outdoor activities.
There is also a private school called Accotink Academy. This school is located in Springfield, Virginia, which is close to Accotink. It was known for having mostly African American students.
Local Organizations
The Magnus Temple of the Ancient Egyptian Arabic Order of the Nobles of the Mystic Shrine is located in Accotink. This is a fraternal organization. Fraternal organizations are groups of people who join together for social, charitable, or community purposes.
