Drug Testing Near Me Herndon, VA
If you need a Drug or Alcohol Test in Near Me Herndon, VA , Accredited Drug Testing has many drug testing locations in Near Me Herndon, VA and the surrounding areas. Our drug testing centers provide urine drug testing, hair drug testing, alcohol testing, DOT physicals, DOT drug testing and DNA testing. Our drug and alcohol testing services are provided for employers in need of a pre-employment drug test, random drug test and post-accident drug test. We also provide testing for individuals needing a drug or alcohol test for court ordered reasons , probation or family purposes. Same day service is available and most drug testing Near Me Herndon, VA locations are within minutes of your home or office. Drug testing methods include urine, oral/saliva, hair follicle, blood , ETG and breath alcohol testing. Negative test results are generally available in 24-48 hours.
208 ELDEN ST 0.9 miles
HERNDON, VA 20170
462 HERNDON PKWY STE 103 1.0 miles
HERNDON, VA 20170
106 Elden St Ste 18b, 1.1 miles
Herndon, VA 20170
45305 CATALINA CT STE 103 2.7 miles
STERLING, VA 20166
46440 BENEDICT DR STE 108 3.8 miles
STERLING, VA 20164
21525 RIDGETOP CIR STE 260 4.3 miles
STERLING, VA 20166
21036 TRIPLESEVEN RD 4.7 miles
STERLING, VA 20165
21785 Filigree Court, Suite 20, 4.9 miles
Ashburn, VA 20147
21785 FILIGREE CT 4.9 miles
ASHBURN, VA 20147
2 Pidgeon Hill Dr Suite 120, 4.9 miles
Sterling, VA 20165
42010 VILLAGE CENTER PLZ 5.5 miles
STONE RIDGE, VA 20105
3650 JOSEPH SIEWICK DR Ste 400 5.7 miles
FAIRFAX, VA 22033
1411 H SERVICE RD 6.0 miles
CHANTILLY, VA 20151
2 LYNDHURST CT 6.2 miles
STERLING, VA 20165
4200 PLEASANT VALLEY RD 6.5 miles
CHANTILLY, VA 20151
4437 BROOKFIELD CORPORATE DR STE 108 6.7 miles
CHANTILLY, VA 20151
24801 PINEBROOK RD ATTN LAB 7.2 miles
CHANTILLY, VA 20152
Onsite only 7.5 miles
Ashburn, VA 20148
12713 SHOPPES LN 7.6 miles
FAIRFAX, VA 22033
100 MAPLE AVE E 8.0 miles
VIENNA, VA 22180
11848 Robertson Farm Circle 8.6 miles
Fairfax, VA 22030
10721 Main Street, Suite 1400 9.1 miles
Fairfax, VA 22030
10721 MAIN ST STE 3100 9.1 miles
FAIRFAX, VA 22030
10560 MAIN ST 9.4 miles
FAIRFAX, VA 22030
6201 CENTREVILLE RD STE 200 10.0 miles
CENTREVILLE, VA 20121
3020 Hamaker Court, B-110 10.6 miles
Fairfax, VA 22031
8501 Arlington Blvd Ste 120, 10.7 miles
Fairfax, VA 22031
8316 ARLINGTON BLVD STE 206 11.0 miles
FAIRFAX, VA 22031
PO BOX 59815 11.1 miles
ROCKVILLE, MD 20859
920 W BROAD ST STE B 12.2 miles
FALLS CHURCH, VA 22046
952 EDWARDS FERRY RD NE 12.9 miles
LEESBURG, VA 20176
14800 PHYSICIANS LN STE 131 13.0 miles
ROCKVILLE, MD 20850
222 CATOCTIN CIR,SE, STE 100 13.3 miles
LEESBURG, VA 20175
51 CATOCTIN CIR NE 13.4 miles
LEESBURG, VA 20176
9707 Medical Center Dr Ste 120, 13.6 miles
Rockville, MD 20850
211 S King St Suite C, 13.8 miles
Leesburg, VA 20175
15005 SHADY GROVE RD Ste 450 13.9 miles
ROCKVILLE, MD 20850
15225 Shady Grove Road, Suite 207 14.2 miles
Rockville, MD 20850
8694 CENTREVILLE RD 14.6 miles
MANASSAS, VA 20110
8773 MATHIS AVE 14.6 miles
MANASSAS, VA 20110
8685 Sudley Rd, 14.8 miles
Manassas, VA 20110
8609 SUDLEY RD STE 104 14.8 miles
MANASSAS, VA 20110
8640 SUDLEY RD STE 203 14.9 miles
MANASSAS, VA 20110
6064 Arlington Blvd, Falls Church Medical Center 14.9 miles
Falls Church, VA 22044
8714 SUDLEY RD 15.0 miles
MANASSAS, VA 20110
6715 Little River Turnpike Ste 300 15.1 miles
Annandale, VA 22003
8218 WISCONSIN AVE STE 208 15.7 miles
BETHESDA, MD 20814
9003 CHURCH ST 15.7 miles
MANASSAS, VA 20110
12321 MIDDLEBROOK RD 15.7 miles
GERMANTOWN, MD 20874
1005 N GLEBE RD STE 140 15.7 miles
ARLINGTON, VA 22201
8945 N WESTLAND DR 15.8 miles
GAITHERSBURG, MD 20877
431 N FREDERICK AVE GAITHERSBURG 15.8 miles
GAITHERSBURG, MD 20877
5501 BACKLICK RD 15.9 miles
SPRINGFIELD, VA 22151
5510 ALMA LN STE 200 15.9 miles
SPRINGFIELD, VA 22151
803 RUSSELL AVE 15.9 miles
GAITHERSBURG, MD 20879
19785 CRYSTAL ROCK DR 16.0 miles
GERMANTOWN, MD 20874
19785 CRYSTAL ROCK DR, STE 308 16.0 miles
GERMANTOWN, MD 20874
5550 COLUMBIA PIKE APT 551 16.4 miles
ARLINGTON, VA 22204
3301 WILSON BLVD 16.5 miles
ARLINGTON, VA 22201
5590 GENERAL WASHINGTON DR 16.8 miles
ALEXANDRIA, VA 22312
6120 BRANDON AVE STE 105 16.9 miles
SPRINGFIELD, VA 22150
6950 PIEDMONT CENTER PLZ 17.1 miles
GAINESVILLE, VA 20155
20528 Boland Farm Rd Ste 205, 17.1 miles
Germantown, MD 20876
6144 EDSALL RD APT 303 17.3 miles
ALEXANDRIA, VA 22304
14370 Lee Highway, Suite 101 17.5 miles
Gainesville, VA 20155
7588 GARDNER PARK DR 17.5 miles
GAINESVILLE, VA 20155
3263 COLUMBIA PIKE 17.6 miles
ARLINGTON, VA 22204
5130 DUKE ST STE 10 17.9 miles
ALEXANDRIA, VA 22304
6226 OLD FRANCONIA RD 18.1 miles
ALEXANDRIA, VA 22310
7839 ROLLING RD STE A 18.2 miles
SPRINGFIELD, VA 22153
4320 SEMINARY RD 18.2 miles
ALEXANDRIA, VA 22304
2440 M St NW Ste 414, 18.4 miles
Washington, DC 20037
4527 DUKE ST 18.5 miles
ALEXANDRIA, VA 22304
11002 VEIRS MILL RD STE 700 18.6 miles
WHEATON, MD 20902
9801 GEORGIA AVE STE 222 18.7 miles
SILVER SPRING, MD 20902
2029 K ST NW STE 301 18.9 miles
WASHINGTON, DC 20006
1140 19TH ST NW STE 700 18.9 miles
WASHINGTON, DC 20036
1145 19th Street NW Suite 506 19.0 miles
Washington, DC 20036
1145 19TH ST NW STE 601 19.0 miles
WASHINGTON, DC 20036
1401 BLAIR MILL RD APT 1222 19.1 miles
SILVER SPRING, MD 20910
815 CONNECTICUT AVE NW 19.3 miles
WASHINGTON, DC 20006
8121 GEORGIA AVE STE 208 19.4 miles
SILVER SPRING, MD 20910
3422 GEORGIA AVE NW 19.6 miles
WASHINGTON, DC 20010
911 U ST NW 19.7 miles
WASHINGTON, DC 20001
12581 MILSTEAD WAY STE 103 20.0 miles
WOODBRIDGE, VA 22192
12731 Marblestone Dr, Suite 100 20.3 miles
Woodbridge, VA 22192
225 REINEKERS LN 20.9 miles
ALEXANDRIA, VA 22314
216 Locust St 21.1 miles
Occaquan, VA 22125
920 VARNUM ST NE 21.1 miles
WASHINGTON, DC 20017
6020 RICHMOND HWY STE 100 21.3 miles
ALEXANDRIA, VA 22303
18111 PRINCE PHILIP DR, STE T12 21.8 miles
OLNEY, MD 20832
7609 RICHMOND HWY STE B 22.2 miles
Alexandria, VA 22306
14142 MINNIEVILLE RD MINNIEVILLE PLAZE SUITE 204 22.6 miles
WOODBRIDGE, VA 22193
4158 DALE BLVD 22.8 miles
DALE CITY, VA 22193
8101 HINSON FARM RD STE 314 23.1 miles
ALEXANDRIA, VA 22306
14010 SMOKETOWN ROAD, STE 101 23.1 miles
WOODBRIDGE, VA 22192
2080 Daniel Stuart Square, 24.0 miles
Woodbridge, VA 22191
4121 MINNESOTA AVE NE 24.1 miles
WASHINGTON, DC 20019
13823 OUTLET DR 24.8 miles
SILVER SPRING, MD 20904
14527 JEFFERSON DAVIS HWY FEATHERSTONE SQUARE SHOPPING CTR 24.9 miles
WOODBRIDGE, VA 22191
How to schedule a drug test in Near Me Herndon, VA
Schedule Online or By Phone-Easy As 1, 2, 3
Step 1: Select and purchase your test online or call our Local scheduling center at (800)-221-4291. One of our representatives is ready to assist you and schedule your test. Payment must be received at the time of registration as testing centers do not accept payments,Same day service is available for most types of tests.
Step 2: If you scheduled online, complete the Donor Information/Registration Section and enter where you want the confidential test results sent via email. The zip code you enter will be used to determine the closest drug/alcohol testing center to you and where you will go to take your test.
Step 3: Your authorization form/donor pass will include the local testing center address and hours of operation. It will be sent to the e-mail address you provided. Take the form with you or have it available on your smart phone to provide to the testing center. No appointment necessary!
Urine or hair drug testing methods in Near Me Herndon, VA - You choose!
Accredited Drug Testing offers different testing methods depending upon our customer's needs. With a 1 to 5-day detection period urine testing is the most common method used by employers, courts and schools. However, hair drug and alcohol testing are becoming a frequently used testing method due to a detection period of approximately 90 days.
What is the most common urine/hair drug test?
Both a 5-panel urine or 5 panel hair drug test screens for the same drugs, however, the look-back period or detection window is very different. A urine drug test provides a look back period of 1-5 days while a hair drug test provides use up to 90 days from the date the specimen was collected.
- Amphetamines
- Cocaine
- Marijuana
- Opiates
- PCP
Court Ordered Drug Testing (Probation/Child Custody)
Our local drug testing Near Me Herndon, VA centers provide drug and alcohol tests that are utilized for a wide variety of court ordered proceedings, including probation and other types of government required tests. Observed tests are available and tests results can be submitted for a wide variety of court ordered proceedings including probation hearings, child custody cases, litigation and all manner of government required tests.
Court ordered drug tests should contain detailed instructions specifying the type of test to be administered and the drugs that should be screened for. If sample collection needs to be witnessed in order to prevent potential tampering or substitution, those specifications will be stated in the court order.
DOT Drug and Alcohol Testing Services in Near Me Herndon, VA
We also specialize in providing testing services for all DOT Modes including Trucking Industry (FMCSA), Maritime Industry (USCG), Aviation Industry (FAA), Public Transportation (FTA), Railroad Industry (FRA) and Pipeline Industry (PHMSA) in accordance with Part 40 of the US Department of Transportation Compliance Regulations. Additional DOT Services include consortium enrollment, MVR reports, Supervisor Training and policy manual development. In addition, we offer a complete DOT Compliance Program for single operators and small trucking companies.
Additional DOT Services:
- Consortium Enrollment
- DOT Physicals
- Supervisor Training
- Employer Drug Policy Development
- MVR Reports
- Employee Training
- Background Checks
- FMCSA Clearinghouse Verification/Search
The Opioid Overdose Crisis
Every day, more than 130 people in the United States die after overdosing on opioids. The misuse of and addiction to opioids,including prescription pain relievers, heroin, and synthetic opioids such as fentanyl,is a serious national crisis that affects public health as well as social and economic welfare. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that the total "economic burden" of prescription opioid misuse alone in the United States is $78.5 billion a year, including the costs of healthcare, lost productivity, addiction treatment, and criminal justice involvement.
- Roughly 21 to 29 percent of patients prescribed opioids for chronic pain misuse them.
- Between 8 and 12 percent develop an opioid use disorder.
- An estimated 4 to 6 percent who misuse prescription opioids transition to heroin.
- About 80 percent of people who use heroin first misused prescription opioids.
- Opioid overdoses increased 30 percent from July 2016 through September 2017 in 52 areas in 45 states.
- The Midwestern region saw opioid overdoses increase 70 percent from July 2016 through September 2017.
- Opioid overdoses in large cities increase by 54 percent in 16 states.
In the late 1990s, pharmaceutical companies reassured the medical community that patients would not become addicted to prescription opioid pain relievers, and healthcare providers began to prescribe them at greater rates. This subsequently led to widespread diversion and misuse of these medications before it became clear that these medications could indeed be highly addictive.3,4 Opioid overdose rates began to increase. In 2017, more than 47,000 Americans died as a result of an opioid overdose, including prescription opioids, heroin, and illicitly manufactured fentanyl, a powerful synthetic opioid.1That same year, an estimated 1.7 million people in the United States suffered from substance use disorders related to prescription opioid pain relievers, and 652,000 suffered from a heroin use disorder (not mutually exclusive).
Employer/Drug Free Workplace Testing in Near Me Herndon, VA
Many companies and employers may be interested in being a drug free workplace, if so, Accredited Drug Testing specializes in providing comprehensive and cost-effective drug free workplace programs for small, medium and large companies. Organizations that utilize an employee drug testing program are commonly referred to as a Drug Free Workplace. However, many times companies do not fully qualify as a Drug Free Workplace because the drug testing program which they use does not have all of the components which make up a true Drug Free Workplace under their State specific law. Our Drug Testing Near Me Herndon, VA locations are ready to serve your needs.
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What Are the Benefits of Being a Drug Free Workplace in Near Me Herndon, VA ?
- Enhanced Employee Performance
- Reduced Job-Related Accidents
- Reduced Employee Absenteeism
- Lower Workers Compensation Rates
- Improved Employee Moral
- Customer Satisfaction
On-site/Mobile Drug Testing in Near Me Herndon, VA
Do you have at least 10 employees needing a drug or alcohol test? If so, Accredited Drug Testing can provide on-site drug testing at your place of business. On-site drug testing services is frequently used by construction sites, manufacturing facilities, job fairs. On-site drug testing is available for pre employment and random testing. Call us today at (800)221-4291 and speak to our on-site coordinator to schedule your drug testing event in Near Me Herndon, VA .
Drug Testing Locations in Near Me Herndon, VA
Accredited Drug Testing has drug testing locations in Near Me Herndon, VA and the surrounding areas. Many of our drug testing centers open early and have evening hours to accommodate a person's work schedule. Our drug testing locations in Near Me Herndon, VA have certified and trained drug testing specialists ready to serve your testing needs in a friendly, knowledgeable and confidential manner.
Drug testing purposes for employers include pre-employment, random selection, post-accident and reasonable suspicion. Testing purposes for individuals can include court ordered, probation, child custody or for any other personal reason.
Accredited Drug Testing is a nationwide drug testing company with testing centers in Near Me Herndon, VA specializing in Drug, Alcohol, DNA testing. DOT Physicals and Background Checks.
On the road or vacation? No worries! We can schedule your test, ANYWHERE, ANYTIME!
With over 20,000 testing centers throughout the United States, Accredited Drug Testing has testing centers in all States and in most cities and towns.
Which drug testing panel is right for you?
Drug test screening groups are commonly referred to as a drug testing panel. The most common panels used are a 5 panel, 10 panel and 12 panel drug tests, (panels specify how many drugs will be screened) however customized screening can be analyzed for drugs such as opiates, bath salts, synthetic cannabinoids and a wide range of prescription drugs.
Customized Drug Testing Near Me Herndon, VA
Accredited Drug Testing in Near Me Herndon, VA also provides customized drug testing for synthetic marijuana, Ketamine, spice, kratom, bath salts and various opioids including Fentanyl, Oxycodone, Vicodin, Percocet, and others. Prescription drugs can be screened including Adderall, Ritalin, and Suboxone with levels reflecting usage.
Additional customized Drug Testing panels available include
- Narcotics
- Meperidine
- Tramadol
- Fentanyl
- Meprobamate
- Butorphanol
- Ketamine
- Nalbuphine, Naloxone, Naltrexone and/or Metabolite
- Pentazocine
- Antidepressants
- Amitriptyline
- Nortriptyline
- Fluoxetine and/or Metabolite
- Sertraline
- Antihistamines
- Chlorpheniramine
- Diphenhydramine
- Doxylamine
- Pheniramine
- Brompheniramine
- Stimulants
- Stimulants Diethylpropion
- Ephedrine
- Methylphenidate
- Phenmetrazine
- Phendimetrazine
- Phentermine
- Phenylpropanolamine
- Pseudoephedrine
- Alcohol (8-hour lookback)
- ETG Alcohol (80-hour look back)
- Other Drug(s)
- Zolpidem
What is a Drug Test?
A drug test is a technical analysis of a biological specimen, for example urine, hair, blood, breath, sweat, and/or oral fluid/saliva-to determine the presence or absence of specified parent drugs or their metabolites. Major applications of drug testing include detection of the presence of performance enhancing steroids in sport, employers and parole/probation officers screening for drugs prohibited by law (such as cannabis, cocaine, methamphetamine, and heroin) and police officers testing for the presence and concentration of alcohol (ethanol) in the blood commonly referred to as BAC (blood alcohol content). BAC tests are typically administered via a breathalyzer while urinalysis is used for the vast majority of drug testing in sports and the workplace. Numerous other methods with varying degrees of accuracy, sensitivity (detection threshold/cutoff), and detection periods exist. A drug test may also refer to a test that provides quantitative chemical analysis of an illegal drug, typically intended to help with responsible drug use.
Does passive smoke inhalation cause a false positive for marijuana?
"Passive" smoke inhalation from being in a room with people smoking marijuana is not considered valid, as the cut-off concentrations for lab analysis are set well above that which might occur for passive inhalation.
Other abnormalities in the urine screen may indicate that results may be a false negative or that there was deliberate adulteration of the sample. For example:
- a low creatinine lab value can indicate that a urine sample was tampered with; either the subject diluted their urine by consuming excessive water just prior to testing, or water was added to the urine sample. creatinine levels are often used in conjunction with specific gravity to determine if samples have been diluted. To help avoid this problem, the testing lab may color the water in their toilet blue to prevent the sample being diluted with water from the toilet. subjects may also attempt to add certain enzymes to the urine sample to affect stability, but this often changes the pH, which is also tested.
How long do drugs stay in your system?
The window of detection or often times referred to as look back period of a drug test depend on several factors. Some of the factors impacting how long a drug will stay in your system are:
- The amount of the drug taken
- The frequency of the drug taken
- The type of drug taken
- An individual's body metabolic rate and general health
- The amount of fluids consumed since ingesting the drug
- The amount of exercise since ingesting the drug
- Other genetic variations that would impact an individual's response to a specific drug
Why choose Accredited Drug Testing in Near Me Herndon, VA ?
Our staff is prepared to assist you with any questions you may have in a friendly and confidential manner and providing exceptional customer service and being available when you need us for drug testing in Near Me Herndon, VA is our #1 Priority and we look forward to serving the needs of employers and individuals who need any type of test.
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Handy Resources
Comprehensive Online Resources for Drug Testing
- National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)
Provides comprehensive information on drug testing and its role in substance use disorder treatment.
- FDA: Drug Testing
Explains the FDA's role and regulations concerning drug testing for consumers.
- PDR.net
Provides detailed drug information and safety updates through a mobile-friendly platform.
- BeSafeRx - FDA
Resource by the FDA to help consumers identify and choose safe online pharmacies.
- SAMHSA: Drug Testing Resources for the Workplace
Resources and guidelines for drug testing in the workplace.
- Drugs.com
Provides drug information, side effects, and interactions for consumers and professionals.
- Drug Abuse Screening Test (DAST)
Online version of the DAST to help individuals assess whether they have a drug problem.
- Merck Manuals
Consumer-friendly medical resource providing comprehensive information on a wide array of health topics, including drug testing.
- SAMHSA Store
Provides access to resources and publications on substance use prevention and treatment.
- National Association of Boards of Pharmacy (NABP)
Information on state boards of pharmacy and regulations, including those related to drug testing.
- CDC: Workplace Health Promotion
CDC's resources on substance use and drug testing in the workplace.
- Mayo Clinic: Drug Testing
General information about the procedures and types of drug tests.
- MedlinePlus: Drug Testing
Offers information about various drug tests and their uses in medical diagnosis and treatment.
- University of Rochester Medical Center Health Encyclopedia
Provides a detailed entry on drug testing, including how tests are conducted and what they detect.
- World Health Organization (WHO)
International guidelines and information on public health, including substance abuse and drug testing.
- Healthline: Drug Testing
Consumer health site offering information on how drug tests work and what they look for.
- WebMD: Drug Testing
Provides a patient-oriented overview of drug testing and its purposes.
- National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI)
Provides a vast database of scientific studies, including research on drug testing and its effectiveness.
AI Overview
Local Drug Testing: An Essential Guide
Local drug testing plays a pivotal role in maintaining safe and productive environments across a variety of sectors, including workplaces, schools, and sporting events. It involves analyzing biological samples to detect the presence of drugs and is crucial for enforcing drug-free policies. This guide provides consumers with comprehensive information about the importance, methods, and benefits of local drug testing.
Importance of Local Drug Testing
Drug testing at a local level helps organizations comply with legal requirements, supports public safety, and promotes health within communities. It is a deterrent against the use and abuse of drugs, providing a basis for intervention and support when needed.
Common Methods of Local Drug Testing
- Urine Testing: The most common method due to its cost-effectiveness and the ability to detect a wide range of drugs over a considerable period.
- Saliva Testing: Gaining popularity for its non-invasive nature and the ability to conduct tests easily on-site with immediate results.
- Hair Follicle Testing: Provides a longer detection window, up to 90 days, making it effective for identifying habitual drug use.
- Blood Testing: Offers highly accurate results but is less commonly used due to its invasive nature and higher cost.
Choosing a Local Drug Testing Provider
- Accreditation: Ensure the provider is accredited by relevant health and safety regulatory bodies to guarantee high standards in testing.
- Types of Tests Offered: Consider the range of drug testing services offered to ensure they meet specific needs, whether for employment screening, legal compliance, or personal reasons.
- Confidentiality and Privacy: The provider should have strict protocols to protect the privacy and confidentiality of individuals undergoing drug testing.
Benefits of Local Drug Testing
Implementing drug testing locally offers numerous benefits:
- Safety: Reduces the risks associated with drug-related accidents in the workplace and public spaces.
- Compliance: Helps organizations adhere to industry regulations and legal standards.
- Health and Prevention: Promotes a healthier environment and provides early detection, which is crucial for effective drug prevention and treatment strategies.
Local drug testing is an invaluable resource for ensuring compliance with health and safety standards, enhancing workplace productivity, and fostering community health. By understanding the options and selecting a reputable provider, organizations and individuals can effectively utilize drug testing to meet their specific needs.
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Local Area Info: Herndon, Virginia
Herndon is a town in Fairfax County, Virginia, in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area of the United States. The population was 23,292 at the 2010 census, which makes it the largest of three incorporated towns in the county.
Herndon was named for Commander William Lewis Herndon, American naval explorer and author of Exploration of the Valley of the Amazon. Commander Herndon captained the ill-fated steamer SS Central America, going down with his ship while helping to save over 150 of its passengers and crew. The settlement was named Herndon in 1858. In the 1870s, many Northern soldiers and their families came to settle in the area, taking advantage of moderate climate and low land prices. Herndon also offered a group of friendly and local Native Americans who helped the town to prosper via trade and instruction.
Originally part of the rural surroundings of the Washington, D.C. area, the town of Herndon developed into a hub of dairy farming and vacationing for area residents, aided by its presence along the Alexandria, Loudoun and Hampshire Railroad (later to become the Washington and Old Dominion (W&OD) Railroad). When the railroad was converted into a hike-and-bike trail, Herndon capitalized on history and small-town feel (in a major metropolitan region) by converting its train station into a museum and visitors center and by relocating a Norfolk Southern Railway caboose to a nearby site and repainting it in W&OD livery.