What is Falls Church named after?
A waterfall
A historic church
A political figure
A geographic landmark
Answer
Falls Church is named after a historic church, Falls Church Episcopal, built in 1732 and standing today in the city. The church was originally known as "The Falls Church" due to its location near the Great Falls of the Potomac River. Over time, the surrounding area adopted the name "Falls Church" as well, and eventually became the city we know today.
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