National Register of Historic Places listings in Arlington County, Virginia facts for kids

Location of Arlington County in Virginia

Welcome to Arlington County, Virginia! Did you know that many special places here are protected because of their history? This list tells you all about the buildings, neighborhoods, and other spots in Arlington County that are part of the National Register of Historic Places.

The National Register of Historic Places is like a special list kept by the United States government. It helps protect places that are important to American history, architecture, archaeology, engineering, or culture. When a place is on this list, it means it's recognized as a valuable part of our past.

Arlington County has 70 amazing places on this list! Five of these are even more special and are called National Historic Landmarks. These landmarks are considered super important to the history of the entire country. You can even see where some of these places are on an online map if you have their exact location coordinates.

Historic Places in Arlington County

This section lists all the cool and important places in Arlington County that are on the National Register of Historic Places. Each entry tells you a little bit about the place, where it is, and when it was added to the list.

	Name on the Register	Image	Date listed	Location	City or town	Description
1	Al's Motors		July 5, 2003 (#03000628)	3910 Wilson Blvd. 38°52′47″N 77°06′24″W / 38.879722°N 77.106667°W / 38.879722; -77.106667 (Al's Motors)	Ballston	This building used to be a car dealership. Today, it's a Gold's Gym!
2	Arlington Forest Historic District		December 2, 2005 (#05001344)	Bounded by Carlin Springs Rd., George Mason Dr., Henderson Rd., Aberdeen St., Columbus St., Granada, Galveston and 2nd 38°52′14″N 77°07′08″W / 38.870556°N 77.118889°W / 38.870556; -77.118889 (Arlington Forest Historic District)	Arlington	This is a historic neighborhood known for its unique homes and community feel.
3	Arlington Heights Historic District		February 21, 2008 (#08000063)	Bounded by Arlington Blvd., S. Fillmore St., S. Walter Reed Dr., Columbia Pk., & S. Glebe Rd. 38°52′03″N 77°05′27″W / 38.867500°N 77.090833°W / 38.867500; -77.090833 (Arlington Heights Historic District)	Arlington	Another historic neighborhood in Arlington, recognized for its special character.
4	Arlington House, The Robert E. Lee Memorial		October 15, 1966 (#66000040)	Arlington National Cemetery 38°52′52″N 77°04′21″W / 38.881111°N 77.072500°W / 38.881111; -77.072500 (Arlington House, The Robert E. Lee Memorial)	Arlington	This historic house was once the home of Robert E. Lee. It's now a memorial. Its protected area was made larger in 2014.
5	Arlington Memorial Bridge		April 4, 1980 (#80000346)	Spans the Potomac River 38°53′06″N 77°03′44″W / 38.885000°N 77.062222°W / 38.885000; -77.062222 (Arlington Memorial Bridge)	SW	This beautiful bridge connects Arlington to Washington, D.C., over the Potomac River.
6	Arlington National Cemetery Historic District		April 11, 2014 (#14000146)	1 Memorial Drive 38°52′48″N 77°04′12″W / 38.880000°N 77.070000°W / 38.880000; -77.070000 (Arlington National Cemetery Historic District)	Arlington	This famous cemetery is a historic district itself, including Arlington House and Memorial Drive.
7	Arlington Ridge Park		September 4, 2009 (#09000688)	Northwest corner of N. Meade St. and Marshall Dr. 38°53′26″N 77°04′11″W / 38.890556°N 77.069722°W / 38.890556; -77.069722 (Arlington Ridge Park)	Arlington	A park that is recognized for its historical significance.
8	Arlington Village Historic District		April 11, 2003 (#03000215)	S. 13th St., S. 13 Rd., S. 16th St., S. Barton S., S. Cleveland St. and Edgewood St. 38°51′33″N 77°05′02″W / 38.859167°N 77.083889°W / 38.859167; -77.083889 (Arlington Village Historic District)	Arlington	This district is known for its garden-style apartment homes built in the 1930s.
9	Ashton Heights Historic District		June 23, 2003 (#03000561)	Roughly bounded by Wilson Blvd., N. Irving St., Arlington Blvd., N. Oxford St., N. Piedmont & N. Oakland Sts. 38°51′08″N 77°03′28″W / 38.852222°N 77.057778°W / 38.852222; -77.057778 (Ashton Heights Historic District)	Arlington	A historic neighborhood with many older homes, showing how Arlington grew.
10	Aurora Highlands Historic District		October 22, 2008 (#08001018)	Bounded by 16th St. S., S. Eads St., 26th St. S., and S. Joyce St. 38°51′16″N 77°03′28″W / 38.85445°N 77.057733°W / 38.85445; -77.057733 (Aurora Highlands Historic District)	Arlington	This area is recognized for its historical development and architecture.
11	Ball-Sellers House		July 17, 1975 (#75002014)	5620 S. 3rd St. 38°51′50″N 77°07′30″W / 38.863750°N 77.125000°W / 38.863750; -77.125000 (Ball-Sellers House)	Glencarlyn	One of the oldest buildings in Arlington, showing early settlement.
12	Barcroft Community House		July 28, 1995 (#95000928)	800 S. Buchanan St. 38°51′35″N 77°06′37″W / 38.859639°N 77.110278°W / 38.859639; -77.110278 (Barcroft Community House)	Arlington	This building has served as a community gathering place for many years.
13	Benjamin Banneker: SW-9 Intermediate Boundary Stone		May 11, 1976 (#76002094)	18th and Van Buren Sts. 38°52′59″N 77°09′33″W / 38.882944°N 77.159083°W / 38.882944; -77.159083 (Benjamin Banneker: SW-9 Intermediate Boundary Stone)	Arlington	This stone marks part of the original border of Washington, D.C., surveyed by Benjamin Banneker.
14	Buckingham Historic District		January 21, 1999 (#98001649)	Roughly bounded by N. 5th, N. Oxford, and N. 2nd Sts., and N. Glebe Rd.; also bounded by N. Oxford St., Fifth St. N, N. Henderson Rd., First St. N., N. Pershing, N. Thomas St., and Second St. N.; also bounded by and including N. Thomas St., 4th St. N. , N. Pershing Dr., and N. George Mason Dr. 38°52′30″N 77°06′20″W / 38.875000°N 77.105556°W / 38.875000; -77.105556 (Buckingham Historic District)	Arlington	A large apartment complex built in the 1930s, known for its unique design. Its protected area has been expanded over time.
15	Calvert Manor		December 15, 1997 (#97001506)	1925-1927 N. Calvert St. 38°53′44″N 77°05′31″W / 38.895556°N 77.091944°W / 38.895556; -77.091944 (Calvert Manor)	Arlington	This building is a historic apartment complex.
16	Carlin Hall		August 12, 1993 (#93000833)	5711 4th St., S. 38°51′47″N 77°07′34″W / 38.863194°N 77.126111°W / 38.863194; -77.126111 (Carlin Hall)	Glencarlyn	Carlin Hall is an important community building in Glencarlyn.
17	Cherrydale Historic District		May 22, 2003 (#03000461)	Roughly bounded by Lorcom Ln., N. Utah and N. Taylor Sts., and Interstate 66 38°53′41″N 77°06′12″W / 38.894722°N 77.103333°W / 38.894722; -77.103333 (Cherrydale Historic District)	Cherrydale	This historic district shows the development of the Cherrydale area.
18	Cherrydale Volunteer Fire House		July 28, 1995 (#95000927)	3900 N. Lee Hwy. 38°53′47″N 77°06′26″W / 38.896389°N 77.107222°W / 38.896389; -77.107222 (Cherrydale Volunteer Fire House)	Cherrydale	This old fire station is a landmark in the Cherrydale community.
19	Claremont Historic District		August 31, 2006 (#06000751)	Bounded by S. Dinwiddie St., S. Chesterfield Rd., S. Buchanan St., 25th St. S, 24th St. S, 23rd St. S and 22nd St. S 38°50′47″N 77°06′20″W / 38.846389°N 77.105556°W / 38.846389; -77.105556 (Claremont Historic District)	Arlington	A historic neighborhood in Arlington.
20	Clarendon School		December 9, 1999 (#99001502)	3550 Wilson Blvd. 38°52′54″N 77°06′07″W / 38.881667°N 77.101944°W / 38.881667; -77.101944 (Clarendon School)	Clarendon	This old school building is now the Arlington Arts Center.
21	Colonial Village		December 9, 1980 (#80004170)	Roughly bounded by Wilson Blvd., Lee Hwy., N. Veitch St. and Queens Lane 38°53′40″N 77°05′00″W / 38.894444°N 77.083333°W / 38.894444; -77.083333 (Colonial Village)	Arlington	Colonial Village is a historic apartment community.
22	Columbia Forest Historic District		February 11, 2004 (#04000047)	Bounded by 11th, S. Edison, S. Dinwiddie, S. Columbus, S. George Mason, and S. Frederick St. 38°51′09″N 77°06′41″W / 38.8525°N 77.1114°W / 38.8525; -77.1114 (Columbia Forest Historic District)	Arlington	This area is recognized for its historic homes and layout.
23	George Crossman House		May 22, 2003 (#03000455)	2501 N. Underwood St. 38°53′32″N 77°09′38″W / 38.892222°N 77.160694°W / 38.892222; -77.160694 (George Crossman House)	Arlington	A historic house that shows the architecture of its time.
24	Dominion Hills Historic District		April 24, 2012 (#12000239)	Roughly bounded by N. Four Mile Run Dr., N. McKinley Rd., N. Larrimore, N. Madison, N. Montana Sts., & 9th St. N. 38°52′33″N 77°08′29″W / 38.875833°N 77.141389°W / 38.875833; -77.141389 (Dominion Hills Historic District)	Arlington	This historic district is known for its residential architecture.
25	Charles Richard Drew House		May 11, 1976 (#76002095)	2505 1st St., S. 38°52′22″N 77°05′13″W / 38.872778°N 77.086806°W / 38.872778; -77.086806 (Charles Richard Drew House)	Arlington	This was the home of Dr. Charles Drew, a famous surgeon and medical researcher.
26	Fairlington Historic District		March 29, 1999 (#99000368)	Roughly bounded by Quaker Lane, King St., I-395, S. Walter Reed Dr., and S. Abingdon St. 38°50′17″N 77°05′57″W / 38.838056°N 77.099167°W / 38.838056; -77.099167 (Fairlington Historic District)	Fairlington	Fairlington is a large historic community built during World War II.
27	Fort C. F. Smith Historic District		February 1, 2000 (#99001719)	2411 24th St. 38°54′06″N 77°05′25″W / 38.901667°N 77.090278°W / 38.901667; -77.090278 (Fort C. F. Smith Historic District)	Arlington	This fort was part of the defenses of Washington, D.C., during the Civil War.
28	Fort Ethan Allen		February 11, 2004 (#04000052)	Junction of Glebe and Ridgeview Rds. 38°55′27″N 77°07′26″W / 38.924167°N 77.123889°W / 38.924167; -77.123889 (Fort Ethan Allen)	Arlington	Another Civil War-era fort that helped protect the capital.
29	Fort Myer Historic District		November 28, 1972 (#72001380)	Arlington Blvd. (U.S. 50) 38°52′58″N 77°04′58″W / 38.882778°N 77.082778°W / 38.882778; -77.082778 (Fort Myer Historic District)	Arlington	Fort Myer is an active military base with a rich history.
30	George Washington Memorial Parkway		June 2, 1995 (#95000605)	Roughly, south side of the Potomac River from American Legion to Memorial Bridge and north side from Brickyard Rd. to Chain Bridge 38°55′15″N 77°06′33″W / 38.920833°N 77.109167°W / 38.920833; -77.109167 (George Washington Memorial Parkway)	Arlington	This scenic parkway is a historic route along the Potomac River.
31	Georgetown Pike		August 22, 2012 (#12000537)	From DC/VA boundary at Chain Bridge to the junction with Leesburg Pike at Seneca Rd. 38°55′52″N 77°07′09″W / 38.931111°N 77.119167°W / 38.931111; -77.119167 (Georgetown Pike)	Arlington	An old road that connects Arlington to other historic areas. It goes into Fairfax County too.
32	Glebe Center		February 11, 2004 (#04000055)	71-89 N. Glebe Rd. 38°52′20″N 77°07′10″W / 38.872222°N 77.11944°W / 38.872222; -77.11944 (Glebe Center)	Ballston	A historic commercial building in Ballston.
33	The Glebe		February 23, 1972 (#72001381)	4527 17th St., N. 38°53′31″N 77°07′04″W / 38.891944°N 77.117778°W / 38.891944; -77.117778 (The Glebe)	Arlington	This historic house is known for its unique octagon-shaped wing.
34	Glebewood Village Historic District		February 11, 2004 (#04000049)	N. Brandywine St. between Lee Highway and 10th Place N., 21St Rd. between N. Brandywine St. and N. Glebe Rd. 38°53′44″N 77°07′26″W / 38.895556°N 77.123889°W / 38.895556; -77.123889 (Glebewood Village Historic District)	Arlington	This district features historic homes and a special neighborhood design.
35	Glencarlyn Historic District		September 18, 2008 (#08000910)	Bounded by S. Carlin Springs Rd., Arlington Blvd., 5th Rd. S., Glencarlyn Park 38°51′49″N 77°07′35″W / 38.863611°N 77.126389°W / 38.863611; -77.126389 (Glencarlyn Historic District)	Glencarlyn	Glencarlyn is one of Arlington's oldest planned communities.
36	Harry W. Gray House		February 11, 2004 (#64000051)	1005 S. Quinn St. 38°51′55″N 77°04′29″W / 38.865139°N 77.074722°W / 38.865139; -77.074722 (Harry W. Gray House)	Arlington	This house is recognized for its historical architecture.
37	Highland Park-Overlee Knolls		August 18, 2011 (#11000548)	Roughly bounded by 22nd St. N., N. Lexington St., 16th St. N., N. Longfellow St., McKinley Rd., I-66 & N. Quantico St. 38°53′12″N 77°08′49″W / 38.886667°N 77.146944°W / 38.886667; -77.146944 (Highland Park-Overlee Knolls)	Arlington	A historic residential area in Arlington.
38	Hume School		June 18, 1979 (#79003027)	1805 S. Arlington Ridge Rd. 38°51′32″N 77°04′03″W / 38.858750°N 77.067500°W / 38.858750; -77.067500 (Hume School)	Arlington	This old school building now houses the Arlington Historical Society.
39	Francis Scott Key Bridge		March 1, 1996 (#96000199)	U.S. Route 29 over the Potomac River 38°54′05″N 77°04′13″W / 38.901389°N 77.070278°W / 38.901389; -77.070278 (Francis Scott Key Bridge)	Arlington	This historic bridge connects Arlington to Georgetown in Washington, D.C.
40	Lee Gardens North Historic District		February 26, 2004 (#04000109)	2300-2341 N. 11th St. 38°53′08″N 77°05′12″W / 38.885556°N 77.086667°W / 38.885556; -77.086667 (Lee Gardens North Historic District)	Arlington	A historic district known for its garden apartment style.
41	Lomax African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church		February 11, 2004 (#04000038)	2704 24th Rd. S. 38°50′52″N 77°04′56″W / 38.847778°N 77.082222°W / 38.847778; -77.082222 (Lomax African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church)	Arlington	This church is an important part of the African American history in Arlington.
42	Lyon Park Historic District		November 12, 2003 (#03000437)	Roughly bounded by 10th St. N, Arlington Blvd., and N. Irving St. 38°52′45″N 77°05′26″W / 38.879167°N 77.090556°W / 38.879167; -77.090556 (Lyon Park Historic District)	Arlington	A historic neighborhood with a strong community feel.
43	Lyon Village Historic District		May 10, 2002 (#02000512)	Roughly bounded by Lee Highway, N. Veitch St., N. Franklin Rd., N. Highland St., N. Fillmore St., and N. Kirkwood Rd. 38°53′29″N 77°05′42″W / 38.891389°N 77.095000°W / 38.891389; -77.095000 (Lyon Village Historic District)	Arlington	This district is known for its early 20th-century homes.
44	Maywood Historic District		May 22, 2003 (#03000460)	Roughly bounded by Lorcom Ln., Spout Run Parkway, I-66, Lee Highway, N. Oakland St., N. Nelson St., and N. Lincoln St. 38°53′53″N 77°06′05″W / 38.898056°N 77.101389°W / 38.898056; -77.101389 (Maywood Historic District)	Arlington	Maywood is a historic neighborhood with unique architecture.
45	Monroe Courts Historic District		February 21, 2008 (#08000064)	1041-1067 N. Nelson and 1036-1062 & 1033-1055 N. Monroe Sts. 38°53′08″N 77°06′16″W / 38.885556°N 77.104444°W / 38.885556; -77.104444 (Monroe Courts Historic District)	Arlington	This district includes historic apartment buildings.
46	Mount Vernon Memorial Highway		May 18, 1981 (#81000079)	Washington St. and George Washington Memorial Parkway 38°47′42″N 77°02′57″W / 38.795000°N 77.049167°W / 38.795000; -77.049167 (Mount Vernon Memorial Highway)	Arlington	This highway is a historic route leading to George Washington's home.
47	Northwest No. 1 Boundary Marker of the Original District of Columbia		February 1, 1991 (#91000003)	3607 Powhatan St. 38°54′12″N 77°09′33″W / 38.903472°N 77.159167°W / 38.903472; -77.159167 (Northwest No. 1 Boundary Marker of the Original District of Columbia)	Arlington	One of the original stones marking the border of Washington, D.C.
48	Northwest No. 2 Boundary Marker of the Original District of Columbia		February 1, 1991 (#91000004)	5145 N. 38th St. 38°54′49″N 77°08′46″W / 38.913667°N 77.146111°W / 38.913667; -77.146111 (Northwest No. 2 Boundary Marker of the Original District of Columbia)	Arlington	Another boundary stone from the early days of the nation's capital.
49	Northwest No. 3 Boundary Marker of the Original District of Columbia		February 1, 1991 (#91000005)	4013 N. Tazewell St. 38°55′28″N 77°07′55″W / 38.924583°N 77.132083°W / 38.924583; -77.132083 (Northwest No. 3 Boundary Marker of the Original District of Columbia)	Arlington	This stone helps mark the original northwest corner of the District of Columbia.
50	Penrose Historic District		November 15, 2004 (#04000112)	Roughly bounded by Arlington Blvd., S. Courthouse Rd., S. Fillmore St., S. Barton St. S, and Columbia Pike 38°52′08″N 77°05′04″W / 38.868889°N 77.084444°W / 38.868889; -77.084444 (Penrose Historic District)	Arlington	A historic neighborhood in Arlington.
51	Pentagon Office Building Complex		July 27, 1989 (#89000932)	Jefferson Davis Highway/VA 110 at I-395 38°52′16″N 77°03′23″W / 38.871111°N 77.056389°W / 38.871111; -77.056389 (Pentagon Office Building Complex)	Pentagon City	The Pentagon is the headquarters of the U.S. Department of Defense. It's a huge and very important building.
52	Quarters 1, Fort Myer		November 28, 1972 (#72001382)	Grant Ave. 38°52′58″N 77°04′53″W / 38.882778°N 77.081389°W / 38.882778; -77.081389 (Quarters 1, Fort Myer)	Arlington	This historic house at Fort Myer has been home to many important military leaders.
53	Saegmuller House		May 22, 2003 (#03000453)	5101 Little Falls Rd. 38°54′22″N 77°08′24″W / 38.906111°N 77.140000°W / 38.906111; -77.140000 (Saegmuller House)	Arlington	A historic house with unique architectural features.
54	Southwest No. 4 Boundary Marker of the Original District of Columbia		February 1, 1991 (#91000009)	King St. north of the junction with Wakefield St. 38°49′54″N 77°05′36″W / 38.831667°N 77.093333°W / 38.831667; -77.093333 (Southwest No. 4 Boundary Marker of the Original District of Columbia)	Alexandria	Another one of the original boundary stones for Washington, D.C.
55	Southwest No. 5 Boundary Marker of the Original District of Columbia		February 1, 1991 (#91000010)	Northeast of the junction of King St. and Walter Reed Dr. 38°50′31″N 77°06′24″W / 38.842083°N 77.106667°W / 38.842083; -77.106667 (Southwest No. 5 Boundary Marker of the Original District of Columbia)	Arlington	This stone marks part of the historic border.
56	Southwest No. 6 Boundary Marker of the Original District of Columbia		February 1, 1991 (#91000011)	S. Jefferson St. south of the junction with Columbia Pike, in median strip 38°51′07″N 77°07′09″W / 38.851861°N 77.119250°W / 38.851861; -77.119250 (Southwest No. 6 Boundary Marker of the Original District of Columbia)	Arlington	One of the many stones that show the original shape of the District of Columbia.
57	Southwest No. 7 Boundary Marker of the Original District of Columbia		February 1, 1991 (#91000012)	Behind 3101 S. Manchester St. 38°51′44″N 77°07′57″W / 38.862361°N 77.132500°W / 38.862361; -77.132500 (Southwest No. 7 Boundary Marker of the Original District of Columbia)	Arlington	This stone is another piece of the historic D.C. boundary.
58	Southwest No. 8 Boundary Marker of the Original District of Columbia		February 1, 1991 (#91000013)	Junction of Wilson Blvd. and John Marshall Dr., behind apartment building 38°52′22″N 77°08′45″W / 38.872639°N 77.145861°W / 38.872639; -77.145861 (Southwest No. 8 Boundary Marker of the Original District of Columbia)	Arlington	This boundary stone is located near a busy intersection.
59	Stratford Junior High School		February 26, 2004 (#04000110)	4100 Vacation Ln. 38°54′00″N 77°06′44″W / 38.900000°N 77.112222°W / 38.900000; -77.112222 (Stratford Junior High School)	Cherrydale	This school is famous for being the site of an important event in civil rights history.
60	Unitarian Universalist Church of Arlington		November 19, 2014 (#14000943)	4444 Arlington Blvd. 38°52′06″N 77°06′27″W / 38.868333°N 77.107500°W / 38.868333; -77.107500 (Unitarian Universalist Church of Arlington)	Arlington	This church building is recognized for its architectural design.
61	US Post Office-Arlington		February 7, 1986 (#86000151)	3118 N. Washington Blvd. 38°53′08″N 77°05′44″W / 38.885556°N 77.095417°W / 38.885556; -77.095417 (US Post Office-Arlington)	Clarendon	This historic post office building serves the Clarendon area.
62	Virginia Heights Historic District		February 21, 2008 (#08000065)	Bounded by 10th Pl. S., S. Frederick St. & S. George Mason Dr. 38°51′02″N 77°06′53″W / 38.850556°N 77.114722°W / 38.850556; -77.114722 (Virginia Heights Historic District)	Arlington	A historic neighborhood in Arlington.
63	Walter Reed Gardens Historic District		May 22, 2003 (#03000451)	2900-2906 13th St. S., 2900-2914 13th Rd. S., 1301-1319 S. Walter Reed Dr. 38°51′33″N 77°05′13″W / 38.859167°N 77.086944°W / 38.859167; -77.086944 (Walter Reed Gardens Historic District)	Arlington	This district is known for its historic garden apartment buildings.
64	Washington National Airport Terminal and South Hangar Line		September 12, 1997 (#97001111)	Thomas Ave. 38°50′56″N 77°02′30″W / 38.848889°N 77.041667°W / 38.848889; -77.041667 (Washington National Airport Terminal and South Hangar Line)	Arlington	The original terminal and hangar area of the airport are historically important.
65	Waverly Hills Historic District		February 26, 2004 (#04000111)	Roughly bounded by 20th Rd. N., N. Utah St, I-66, N. Glebe Rd. and N. Vermont St. 38°53′31″N 77°07′02″W / 38.891944°N 77.117222°W / 38.891944; -77.117222 (Waverly Hills Historic District)	Arlington	A historic neighborhood in Arlington.
66	West Cornerstone		February 1, 1991 (#91000014)	West side of Meridian St., south of the junction with Williamsburg Blvd. 38°53′36″N 77°10′20″W / 38.893333°N 77.172222°W / 38.893333; -77.172222 (West Cornerstone)	Falls Church	This stone marks the westernmost point of the original District of Columbia.
67	Westover Historic District		May 2, 2006 (#06000345)	Bounded by McKinley Rd., N. Washington Blvd., N. 16th St., N. Jefferson St., N. 11th St. and N. Fairfax Dr. 38°52′58″N 77°08′11″W / 38.882775°N 77.136525°W / 38.882775; -77.136525 (Westover Historic District)	Arlington	Westover is a historic neighborhood with a unique town center.
68	Earle Micajah Winslow House		February 22, 2011 (#11000028)	2333 N. Vernon St. 38°54′06″N 77°07′09″W / 38.901667°N 77.119167°W / 38.901667; -77.119167 (Earle Micajah Winslow House)	Arlington	This house is recognized for its historical importance.