Glencarlyn Historic District
National Register of Historic Places

Glencarlyn Historic District

Arlington, Arlington County, Virginia
Listed
September 17, 2008
Type
District
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
08000910

About this property

The Glencarlyn Historic District is a national historic district located in the Glencarlyn neighborhood of Arlington County, Virginia. It contains 276 contributing buildings, two contributing sites, one contributing structure, and one contributing object in a residential neighborhood in South Arlington. The area was platted in 1887 as Carlin Springs and continued to develop throughout the 20th century as a residential subdivision. The dwelling styles include a variety of architectural styles, ranging from Craftsman-style bungalows, Colonial Revival–style, and Queen Anne style dwellings. Notable buildings and sites include the Carlin Family Cemetery, Glencarlyn Library, and St. John's Episcopal Church. Also located in the district are the separately listed Ball-Sellers House and Carlin Hall. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2008.

Location

Arlington, Arlington County, Virginia
38.86344, -77.12405

Categories

ARCHITECTURECOMMUNITY PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT
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Sources

Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).

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Nearby Historic Sites

Ball-Sellers House
Industrial
0.1 mi
Carlin Hall
Industrial
0.1 mi
Southwest No. 7 Boundary Marker of the Original District of Columbia
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0.5 mi
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Industrial
0.6 mi
Southwest No. 6 Boundary Marker of the Original District of Columbia
Listed
0.9 mi

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When was Glencarlyn Historic District listed on the National Register?

Glencarlyn Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on September 17, 2008.

What type of historic resource is Glencarlyn Historic District?

Glencarlyn Historic District is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Glencarlyn Historic District?

The period of significance for Glencarlyn Historic District is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1888.

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