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

Urban Development

Ellen's Trace

Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), February 11, 2023

1. Urban Development Marker

Inscription. Ellen Bozman was dedicated to helping Arlington grow into an exemplary urban living environment. In the 1970s, she helped create Arlington's long-range urban development plan, including maximizing the Metro corridor and ensuring the community's high quality of life.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Railroads & Streetcars • Women.

Location. 38° 52.812′ N, 77° 6.931′ W. Marker is in Arlington, Virginia, in Arlington County. It is in Bluemont. It can be reached from Wilson Boulevard west of North Vermont Street, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Arlington VA 22203, 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

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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: Health & Welfare (a few steps from this marker); Peck Chevrolet (within shouting distance of this marker); Human Rights (within shouting distance of this marker); Ellen Bozman (within shouting distance of this marker); Ball's Crossroads (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); Lacey Car Barn (about 800 feet away); The Blue Goose (about 800 feet away); Glebe Road & Ballston / Marymount University (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Arlington.

Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), February 11, 2023

2. Urban Development Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on March 18, 2023. It was originally submitted on February 12, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 542 times since then and 7 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 12, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.