Virginia Square–GMU station

Virginia Square–GMU station

Company type	Washington Metro station
Industry	Public transportation
Founded	December 1, 1979 (1979-12-01)
Headquarters	Arlington, Virginia , United States
Area served	Virginia Square, Arlington County, Virginia
Products	Metro rail services (Orange and Silver Lines)
Owner	Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA)

Virginia Square–GMU station is a Washington Metro facility situated within the Virginia Square area of Arlington County, Virginia, USA. Managed by the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA), it commenced operations on December 1, 1979. The station accommodates both the Orange and Silver Lines. It primarily serves the Virginia Square district along with the Arlington campus of George Mason University (GMU). Access to the station is provided via Fairfax Drive at North Monroe Street.

History

Initially designated as Ballston, the Metro board opted to rename the station Virginia Square in March 1977, reflecting its proximity to the former Virginia Square Shopping Center, which has since been demolished. Following several years of development, the station opened on December 1, 1979, coinciding with the extension of roughly 3 miles of track westward from Rosslyn station and the inauguration of the , , and stations.

In July 1985, the Metro board approved a unanimous decision to update the name to Virginia Square–GMU, highlighting its closeness to George Mason University's Arlington campus. This renaming expense, amounting to $50,000, was covered by Arlington County.

The station experienced a temporary closure between March 26 and June 28, 2020, as part of WMATA’s comprehensive service modifications responding to the COVID-19 pandemic.

External links

• The Schumin Web Transit Center: Virginia Square–GMU Station
• Monroe Street entrance from Google Maps Street View