Bellevue Forest in Arlington in Arlington County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)

Glenmore

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), June 7, 2019

1. Glenmore Marker

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Glenmore was built c.1906 as a summer and weekend retreat for the William F. Roberts family. It was designed by Washington, D.C. architect Appleton P. Clark. The original log construction and wood shingles have since been covered with stucco. The home's site was selected for its magnificent panoramic views of the Potomac at a time when Arlington was rural and undeveloped. Glenmore is a designated Arlington County Landmark.

Erected by Arlington County, Virginia.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical year for this entry is 1906.

Location. 38° 55.209′ N, 77° 6.576′ W. Marker is in Arlington, Virginia, in Arlington County. It is in Bellevue Forest. Marker is on Roberts Lane east of North Kenmore Street, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 3440 Roberts Lane, 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. Native American Home Site (approx. 0.3 miles away); The Indian Spring (approx. 0.4 miles away); Abner Cloud Mill (approx. 0.4 miles

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), June 7, 2019

2. Glenmore Marker

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away in District of Columbia); History of the Nature Center (approx. 0.4 miles away); The General Lafayette sign on the side of the garden… (approx. half a mile away in District of Columbia); As you are on the old Glen Echo Trolley line… (approx. half a mile away in District of Columbia); Abner Cloud House (approx. half a mile away in District of Columbia); Palisades Recreation Center (approx. half a mile away in District of Columbia). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Arlington.

Credits. This page was last revised on February 1, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 7, 2019, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 212 times since then and 25 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 7, 2019, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.