Arlington
Posted by: 
Markerman62
N 37° 13.216 W 075° 58.249
18S E 413869 N 4119749
Along US 13 east of the former Arlington house and the Arlington community.
Waymark Code: WMNAGD
Location: Virginia, United States
Date Posted: 01/31/2015
Views: 1
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 named for this Arlington.
Marker Number: WY 5
Marker Title: Arlington
Marker Location: On US 13 at Custis Tomb Road, SE of Cape Charles.
County or Independent City: Northampton
Web Site: [Web Link]
Marker Program Sponsor: Virginia State Library
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