Chain Bridge Forest in Arlington in Arlington County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
The Mouth of Pimmit Run
Erected by Arlington County, Virginia.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1719.
Location. 38° 55.734′ N, 77° 7.108′ W. Marker is in Arlington, Virginia, in Arlington County. It is in Chain Bridge Forest. Marker is at the intersection of North Glebe Road (State Highway 120) and 41st Street, on the right when traveling north on North Glebe Road. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Arlington VA 22207, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Pimmit Run and Chain Bridge (here, next to this marker); Chain Bridge (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Clay and Randolph Duel (approx. ¼ mile away); Fort Ethan Allen—What to Look For (approx. 0.4 miles away); Communications along the Defensive Line (approx. 0.4 miles away); Lives of the Soldiers (approx. 0.4 miles away); Protecting the Fort (approx. 0.4 miles away); Carolina Park: Archaeology and History in the Palisades (approx. half a mile away in District of Columbia). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Arlington.
More about this marker. The marker has moved to a wayside area just to the west, where 41st Street North intersects Glebe Road (under the overpass of George Washington Parkway). From there one can walk a trail under the bridge where Glebe Road passes Pimmit Run. The trail leads to the mouth of the creek.
Also see . . . Pimmit Run. The framed navigation on the left of the page offers a history section with a chronology of events along Pimmit Run. (Submitted on November 5, 2007, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.)
Credits. This page was last revised on March 3, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 5, 2007, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. This page has been viewed 2,194 times since then and 41 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on November 5, 2007, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. 2. submitted on September 23, 2012, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. 3, 4, 5. submitted on November 5, 2007, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. 6. submitted on September 23, 2012, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.