Loudoun County, where Potomac Falls and Lowes Island are located, was part of a five-million-acre grant made by King Charles II of England to seven noblemen in 1649. This grant later became known as the Fairfax Proprietary. In 1757, what had been designated as Fairfax County was divided up. The western portion was named Loudoun for a Scottish nobleman named John Campbell, who was Fourth Earl of Loudoun. Campbell also served as Commander-in-Chief of all the British forces in North America and was the titular governor of Virginia from 1756 to 1768. Permanent settlers of the area came from Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Maryland.

Loudoun County today is known for its rich history, healthy diversity of expanding business opportunities, high-quality public services, comfortable neighborhoods and beautiful scenery. Students of Loudoun County Public Schools consistently score above state and national averages on nationally normed achievement tests and on the SATs. Approximately 87% of graduating students continue their formal educations in the military, at technical and trade schools, or at two- or four-year universities. A number of quality universities are located in the area, including George Washington University, George Mason University, Old Dominion University, Marymount University, Mary Baldwin College, Strayer University and Northern Virginia Community College.

Potomac Falls and Lowes Island are located just north of Route 7 and are also near the Fairfax County Parkway, the Dulles Access Toll Road, and the Washington Beltway. The community offers all the benefits of modern suburban living with the excitement of our Nation's Capital a mere 25 miles away.