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By Michael C. Wilcox, July 17, 2013
The Custis Tombs Marker
SHOWN IN SOURCE-SPECIFIED ORDER
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Here lie...
John Custis II
1628-1695
John Custis IV
1678-1749
National
Historic Landmark — — Map (db m98795) HM |
| | Exploratory digs here in 1988 and 1994 uncovered a three brick wide foundation of an extraordinary 17th century home. Measuring 54 feet by 43.5 feet, this huge footing supported a structure described in 1709 as a "...Dwelling House built of brick . . . — — Map (db m98785) HM |
| | Two miles west stood Arlington, original home of the Custis Family, built by John Custis. The family tombs are still preserved there. Governor Wm. Berkeley made his headquarters there during Bacon's Rebellion in 1676. Arlington on the Potomac was . . . — — Map (db m98646) HM |
Jun. 5, 2024