Oak Grove, Loudoun County, Virginia facts for kids
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Oak Grove, Loudoun County, Virginia
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 Oak Grove, Loudoun County, Virginia
Location in Northern Virginia
Oak Grove, Loudoun County, Virginia
Location in Virginia
Oak Grove, Loudoun County, Virginia
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Virginia |
| County |  Loudoun |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.17 sq mi (3.04 km2) |
| • Land | 1.17 sq mi (3.03 km2) |
| • Water | 0.004 sq mi (0.01 km2) |
| Elevation | 330 ft (100 m) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 1,777 |
| • Density | 1,520/sq mi (586.7/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
20166 (Sterling)
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| FIPS code | 51-58104 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2584895 |
Oak Grove is a small community in Loudoun County, Virginia, in the United States. It is called a census-designated place (CDP). This means it is a special area that the government counts for population, but it's not an officially organized town or city. In 2010, about 1,777 people lived there.
Where is Oak Grove?
Oak Grove is located in the eastern part of Loudoun County. It sits right on the border with Fairfax County. You can find it between the communities of Sterling Park and Herndon.
History and Trails
A long time ago, the Washington and Old Dominion Railroad used to run through Oak Grove. This railroad was important for moving goods and people. Today, the old railroad tracks are gone. Instead, there is a popular path called the Washington & Old Dominion Railroad Trail. This trail is great for biking, walking, and running.
