History
The town of McLean received its name from John Roll McLean, one of the founders of the Washington and Old Dominion Railways. A railroad stop was named after McLean and it was at the intersection of Old Dominion Drive and Chain Bridge Road; about a mile from the school. The community was formed about four years later.The public school opened its doors in 1955 and celebrated a 50th reunion in 2005.
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