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

John Ball House

Photographed by Kevin Vincent, April 21, 2012

1. John Ball House

Inscription. In 1742, John Ball received a 166-acre land grant from Lord Fairfax and became one of the first settlers in this area. The oldest portion of the present house is a one-story 18th century log cabin that was probably built by John Ball. In 1772, six years after Ball’s death, the property was acquired by William Carlin, once George Washington’s tailor. The Carlin family was associated with this area for over a century thereafter. The two-story portion of the house was added about 1885. In 1975, Mrs. Marian Sellers, the last private owner, donated this structure to the Arlington Historical Society.

Erected by Arlington County, Virginia.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Colonial Era. A significant historical year for this entry is 1742.

Location. 38° 51.82′ N, 77° 7.51′ W. Marker is in Arlington, Virginia, in Arlington County. It is in Glencarlyn. It is on 3rd Street South, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 5620 3rd Street 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: Enslaved Here (a few steps from this marker); The Ball-Carlin Cemetery (within shouting distance of this marker); Carlin Community Hall (about 400 feet away, measured

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in a direct line); Carlin Springs (approx. 0.2 miles away); Glencarlyn Station (approx. ¼ mile away); Moses Ball Grant (approx. ¼ mile away); Mary Carlin House (approx. 0.4 miles away); Original Federal Boundary Stone, District of Columbia, Southwest 7 (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Arlington.

Regarding John Ball House. The building is on the National Register of Historic Places

John Ball House and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, March 14, 2016

2. John Ball House and Marker

Interior of the John Ball cabin image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Kevin Vincent, July 7, 2012

3. Interior of the John Ball cabin

John Ball cabin image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Kevin Vincent, July 7, 2012

4. John Ball cabin

Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, March 14, 2016

5. John Ball House

A "window" has been left on the western end of the house in order to show some of the original logs used in its construction.

Credits. This page was last revised on February 1, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 15, 2012, by Kevin Vincent of Arlington, Virginia. This page has been viewed 2,427 times since then and 85 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on May 15, 2012, by Kevin Vincent of Arlington, Virginia. 2. submitted on March 15, 2016, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. 3, 4. submitted on July 9, 2012, by Kevin Vincent of Arlington, Virginia. 5. submitted on March 15, 2016, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.