Douglas Park in Arlington in Arlington County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Travers Family Graveyard
Photographed By James Sweetman, November 23, 2011
1. Travers Family Graveyard Marker
Inscription.
Travers Family Graveyard. . John N. and Elizabeth Causins Travers established a 30-acre farm here in 1832, when Arlington was rural and had less than 1,500 inhabitants. Over the years the land was subdivided. Descendants and kin lived here, contributing to the life of Arlington into the 20th century. The graveyard on family land continued a burial tradition common in the rural south. At least 15 members of the related Travers, Whitehead, and Dyer families were interred here, including John N. Travers (d. 1837). His will asks that this space "bee reserved for a bury ground for the family...on my west line nevour to bee parted with or tilled as long as eternity shall last." In 1990, there were 15 marked and likely more unmarked graves.
John N. and Elizabeth Causins Travers established a 30-acre farm here in 1832, when Arlington was rural and had less than 1,500 inhabitants. Over the years the land was subdivided. Descendants and kin lived here, contributing to the life of Arlington into the 20th century. The graveyard on family land continued a burial tradition common in the rural south. At least 15 members of the related Travers, Whitehead, and Dyer families were interred here, including John N. Travers (d. 1837). His will asks that this space "bee reserved for a bury ground for the family...on my west line nevour to bee parted with or tilled as long as eternity shall last." In 1990, there were 15 marked and likely more unmarked graves.
Erected by Arlington County, Virginia.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Cemeteries & Burial Sites. A significant historical year for this entry is 1832.
Location. 38° 51.491′ N, 77° 5.563′ W. Marker is in Arlington, Virginia, in Arlington County. It is in Douglas Park. Marker is at the intersection of South Monroe Street and 13th Street South on South Monroe Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1307 S Monroe St, 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. Hunter's Crossroads (approx. ¼ mile away); Fort Berry
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, September 2, 2015
2. Travers Family Graveyard Marker
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, September 2, 2015
3. Travers Family Graveyard Marker
The marker is to the right in this wide view of the cemetery.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 1, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 24, 2011, by James Sweetman of Arlington, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,127 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos:1. submitted on November 24, 2011, by James Sweetman of Arlington, Virginia. 2, 3. submitted on September 4, 2015, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
