Peach Grove

Most people today use this station to get to the mall, but it’s important to remember that, prior to the 1950s, Tysons Corner was actually a very rural town. Before it was “Tysons Corner,” locals called the area “Peach Grove” because of the abundant peach trees that grew on the land. One landmark was the Peach Grove post office, which, in the 1850s, was run by postmaster William Tyson. If “Tysons Corner” is any evidence, the postmaster’s arrival was indication that the neighborhood’s name would not be “peachy” for much longer.