Glencarlyn in Arlington in Arlington County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Original Federal Boundary Stone, District of Columbia, Southwest 7
Arlington County Virginia Bicentennial 1801-2001
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Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, September 2, 2015
1. Original Federal Boundary Stone SW 7 Marker
In 1801, this stone represented Arlington's limits. In 2001, this school represents Arlington's boundless horizon.
Erected 2001 by Arlington County, Virginia.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Man-Made Features. In addition, it is included in the Original Federal Boundary Stones series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1801.
Location. 38° 51.745′ N, 77° 7.963′ W. Marker is in Arlington, Virginia, in Arlington County. It is in Glencarlyn. It can be reached from the intersection of 5th Road South (Virginia Route 714) and Olds Drive. This marker is on the grounds of the Kenmore Middle School. From the parking lot at the entrance, head left to an asphalted walking path. The marker is about 100 yards along the path to the left. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 5995 5th Road South, Arlington VA 22204, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the Washington Metropolitan Area and in Northern Virginia. It is also in the American South, specifically in the Upper South, and in the Mid-Atlantic. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture, one of the original Thirteen Colonies, one of the Confederate States of America, and the Antebellum South.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Moses Ball Grant (approx. Ό mile away); Carlin Community Hall (approx. 0.3 miles away); The Ball-Carlin Cemetery (approx. 0.4 miles away); John Ball House (approx. 0.4 miles away); Enslaved Here (approx. 0.4 miles away); Named Stones (1989)
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Regarding Original Federal Boundary Stone, District of Columbia, Southwest 7. The stone was one of the original Federal boundary stones set in 1791-1792 (SW 7).
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, September 2, 2015
2. Original Federal Boundary Stone SW 7 Marker
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, September 2, 2015
3. Original Federal Boundary Stone SW 7 Marker
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, September 2, 2015
4. Original Federal Boundary Stone SW 7 Marker
The stone has been badly damaged or worn, but part of the "Jurisdiction of the United States" original inscription can still be seen.
Credits. This page was last revised on March 3, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 3, 2015, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 884 times since then and 32 times this year. Last updated on August 15, 2020, by Roberto Bernate of Arlington, Virginia. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on September 3, 2015, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
