Penrose in Arlington in Arlington County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Charles Drew House
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), June 7, 2019
Erected 2003 by Arlington County, Virginia.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Education • Science & Medicine. In addition, it is included in the Historically Black Colleges and Universities, and the National Historic Landmarks series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1920.
Location. 38° 52.36′ N, 77° 5.221′ W. Marker is in Arlington, Virginia, in Arlington County. It is in Penrose. Marker is at the intersection of 1st Street South and South Cleveland Street, on the left when traveling east on 1st Street South. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2505 1st Street South, Arlington VA 22204, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Fort Craig (approx. 0.3 miles away); Rockwell Field (approx. 0.3 miles away); Fort Tillinghast (approx. 0.4 miles away); The Arlington Radio Towers (approx. half a mile away); Orville Wright’s First Virginia Flight (approx. 0.6 miles away); World’s First Public Passenger Flight (approx. 0.6 miles away); Argonne Cross (approx. 0.6 miles away); Buffalo Soldiers (approx. 0.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Arlington.
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), June 7, 2019
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), June 7, 2019
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), June 7, 2019
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 565 times since then and 38 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on June 7, 2019, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. 5. submitted on June 7, 2019.