About this property
Arlington Archeological Site is a historic archaeological site located near Capeville, Northampton County, Virginia. It is located east of the Custis Tombs. The site includes archaeological features ranging from Accomack Plantation, the first English settlement of the Eastern Shore in 1619, to probable tenant or slave quarter features dating to the second half of the 18th century. The site also includes the foundations of the Arlington Mansion, established about 1670 and demolished about 1720, at Arlington Plantation, the ancestral home of the Custis family of Virginia. Some sources state that the name of the Northampton County property derived from Henry Bennet while other sources state that it was named after Arlington, Gloucestershire, the birthplace and early home of Henry Custis, the father of John Custis Sr.
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Federal Designation
The National Register of Historic Places, administered by the National Park Service, is the United States federal government's official list of districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects deemed worthy of preservation for their historical, architectural, archaeological, engineering, or cultural significance. Listing on the National Register recognizes a property's importance to American history but does not place restrictions on private owners; it does, however, make properties eligible for federal historic preservation tax incentives and enables consideration in federal planning decisions. This property is recorded in the National Register under reference number 08000422. It was listed on May 11, 2008.
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Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).
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Questions about this property
When was Arlington Archeological Site listed on the National Register?
Arlington Archeological Site was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on May 11, 2008.
What type of historic resource is Arlington Archeological Site?
Arlington Archeological Site is classified as a site in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Arlington Archeological Site?
The period of significance for Arlington Archeological Site is recorded as the colonial era, specifically around 1619.
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