This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: decann Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.maryland.unknown/7564.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Prince George's and Montgomery Counties in Maryland and Fairfax County in Virginia ceeded land for the ORIGINAL District of Columbia in 1791. However, the land on the opposite side of the Potomac River from today's Washington, D. C. was returned to Virginia a few years later and today makes up the current Arlington County, and several incorporated cities (which are not in any county under Virginia law). Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.