Woodmont in Arlington in Arlington County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Maywood
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, October 6, 2017
1. Maywood Marker
Inscription.
Maywood. . Railroad and trolley lines stimulated the development of many Arlington neighborhoods in the early 20th century. In 1906 the Great Falls and Old Dominion Railway opened a line through this area. From 1909 to 1913 the Conservative Realty Corporation subdivided 73 acres north of Cherrydale to form Maywood. Most of the lots were developed by 1920, with houses reflecting popular vernacular styles of architecture. Maywood has kept a strong sense of neighborhood, and in 1990 became Arlington's first neighborhood historic district. While continuing to evolve over the years, Maywood is one of the best remaining examples of Arlington's early “Trolley Suburbs.”
Railroad and trolley lines stimulated the development of many Arlington neighborhoods in the early 20th century. In 1906 the Great Falls and Old Dominion Railway opened a line through this area. From 1909 to 1913 the Conservative Realty Corporation subdivided 73 acres north of Cherrydale to form Maywood. Most of the lots were developed by 1920, with houses reflecting popular vernacular styles of architecture. Maywood has kept a strong sense of neighborhood, and in 1990 became Arlington's first neighborhood historic district. While continuing to evolve over the years, Maywood is one of the best remaining examples of Arlington's early “Trolley Suburbs.”
Location. 38° 53.943′ N, 77° 5.759′ W. Marker is in Arlington, Virginia, in Arlington County. It is in Woodmont. Marker is at the intersection of North Lorcom Lane and North Edgewood Street, on the left when traveling west on North Lorcom Lane. 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. Fort C.F. Smith (approx. 0.3 miles away); a different marker also named Fort C.F. Smith
This view of the marker is towards the north across Lorcom Lane.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 1, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 7, 2012, by Kevin Vincent of Arlington, Virginia. This page has been viewed 799 times since then and 46 times this year. Last updated on April 29, 2013, by Kevin Vincent of Arlington, Virginia. Photos:1. submitted on October 7, 2017, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. 2. submitted on June 7, 2012, by Kevin Vincent of Arlington, Virginia. 3. submitted on October 7, 2017, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
