Ashton Heights Historic District facts for kids
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Ashton Heights Historic District
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 Location in District of Columbia
Location in Virginia
Location in the United States
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| Location | Roughly bounded by Lorcom Ln., N. Utah and N. Taylor Sts., and I-66, Arlington, Virginia |
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| Area | 220.6 acres (89.3 ha) |
| Built | 1911 |
| Architect | Multiple |
| Architectural style | Queen Anne, Colonial Revival, et al. |
| NRHP reference No. | 03000561 |
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| Added to NRHP | June 23, 2003 |
The Ashton Heights Historic District is a special area in Arlington County, Virginia. It is recognized as a national historic district. This means it has many old buildings and places that are important to history.
Today, the Ashton Heights Historic District includes over 1,000 important buildings. It also has one special site and one structure. These are all part of a lovely neighborhood in North Arlington.
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The History of Ashton Heights
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The land where Ashton Heights now stands was once owned by a man named Major Bushrod Hunter. He was born in 1807. Major Hunter also owned other large properties nearby. One of these is now Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport. This airport is close to the Pentagon and Arlington National Cemetery.
How Ashton Heights Grew
The Ashton Heights area was first planned out in 1921. This is when the land was divided into smaller plots for homes. Many different styles of houses were built here. Most of the homes built before 1950 are single-family houses.
Popular Home Styles
Two very popular styles were the Bungalow/Craftsman and Colonial Revival. You can also find some older homes built in the Queen Anne style. These homes often have unique towers and decorative details.
What You Can Find in the District
Besides single-family homes, the district also has other buildings. You can see apartment buildings, three churches, and the Women's Club of Ashton Heights. The Columbia Gardens Cemetery is also part of this historic area. Another important place here is the Clarendon School. It is listed separately as a historic site.
National Recognition
The Ashton Heights Historic District was officially added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2003. This listing helps protect the area's history and unique character.
