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

Carlin Springs

Photographed by Kevin Vincent, July 7, 2012

1. Carlin Springs Marker

Inscription. In 1872 John F. Carlin developed here a popular resort which could be reached by train from Washington and Alexandria. His establishment included two springs, an ice cream parlor, a restaurant, a dance pavilion, and a swimming hole at the confluence of Four Mile Run and Lubber Run. It remained popular until about 1887, when the property was sold to the developers of Glencarlyn. They demolished the resort buildings, but preserved the natural park, which was acquired by Arlington County in 1943.

Erected by Arlington County, Virginia.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Man-Made Features • Natural Features. A significant historical year for this entry is 1872.

Location. 38° 51.92′ N, 77° 7.37′ W. Marker is in Arlington, Virginia, in Arlington County. It is in Arlington Forest. It can be reached from the intersection of 2nd Street and South Jefferson Street, on the left when traveling east. In Glencarlyn Park (approach from 2nd Street South and South Jefferson Street entrance). Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: 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: Glencarlyn Station (about 800 feet away, measured in a direct line); Enslaved Here (approx. 0.2 miles away); John Ball House

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(approx. 0.2 miles away); The Ball-Carlin Cemetery (approx. ¼ mile away); Carlin Community Hall (approx. ¼ mile away); Mary Carlin House (approx. 0.3 miles away); Moses Ball Grant (approx. 0.4 miles away); Named Stones (1989) (approx. half a mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Arlington.

Another marker is no longer nearby. Washington's Survey Marker (was approx. 0.4 miles away but has been confirmed missing).

Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, March 14, 2016

2. Carlin Springs Marker

Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, March 14, 2016

3. Carlin Springs Marker

A view of the marker to the north, with Arlington Boulevard in the distance.

Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, March 14, 2016

4. Carlin Springs Marker

Four Mile Run is to the left of the marker.

Credits. This page was last revised on February 1, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 16, 2012, by Kevin Vincent of Arlington, Virginia. This page has been viewed 2,523 times since then and 62 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on July 9, 2012, by Kevin Vincent of Arlington, Virginia. 2, 3, 4. submitted on March 15, 2016, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.