Columbia Forest in Arlington in Arlington County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Original Federal Boundary Stone, District of Columbia, Southwest 6
Southwest No. 6 Boundary Marker
Erected 2005 by Arlington County, Virginia, paid for by Arlington County Fair.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Revolution, and the Original Federal Boundary Stones series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1791.
Location. 38° 51.112′ N, 77° 7.156′ W. Marker is in Arlington, Virginia, in Arlington County. It is in Columbia Forest. Marker is on South Jefferson Street, 0.1 miles south of Columbia Pike (Virginia Route 244), in the median. The marker is at the boundary between present day Arlington and Fairfax Counties. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: 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. Early Engagement (approx. half a mile away); Bailey’s Crossroads (approx. 0.6 miles away); Flow Of Time (approx. 0.6 miles away); Barcroft (approx. 0.6 miles away); The Arlington Mill (approx. 0.6 miles away); Lincoln Reviews Troops at Bailey's Cross Roads (approx. 0.6 miles away); Barcroft Community House (approx. ¾ mile away); Moses Ball Grant (approx. 0.8 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Arlington.
More about this marker. This is not the original location of the boundary stone. It was moved from a nearby location because of street construction.
Additional keywords. Original Federal Boundary Stone SW6
Credits. This page was last revised on February 1, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 21, 2013, by Kevin Vincent of Arlington, Virginia. This page has been viewed 802 times since then and 39 times this year. Last updated on May 4, 2021, by Roberto Bernate of Arlington, Virginia. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 21, 2013, by Kevin Vincent of Arlington, Virginia. 3. submitted on May 4, 2021, by Roberto Bernate of Arlington, Virginia. 4. submitted on July 21, 2013, by Kevin Vincent of Arlington, Virginia. 5. submitted on April 15, 2014, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.