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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMXM3_travers-family-graveyard_Arlington-VA.html
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 Arling…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMXCQ_maury-school_Arlington-VA.html
The Clarendon Elementary School was built in 1910 to serve the growing Clarendon neighborhood. The two-story symmetrical building was designed with a central hall and four classrooms on each floor. The school was renamed in 1925 to honor Matthew F…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMVU7_arpanet_Arlington-VA.html
The ARPANET, a project of the Advanced Research Projects Agency of the Department of Defense, developed the technology that became the foundation for the internet at this site from 1970 to 1975. Originally intended to support military needs, ARPAN…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMUD1_chaplains-hill_Arlington-VA.html
(Left)These Chaplains of the United States Army Gave Their Lives In The World War April 6, 1917 - Nov. 11, 1918 [Two Columns 23 Names] " Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends." "To you from failing hands…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMUCA_argonne-cross_Arlington-VA.html
(East Base)In Memory Of Our Men In France 1917 1918
(West base)Erected Through The Efforts Of The Argonne Unit American Women's Legion
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMT8C_crossman-house_Arlington-VA.html
George Grant Crossman built this late Victorian vernacular farmhouse in 1892 for his bride Nellie Dodge. Three generations of Crossman family operated a 60-acre dairy farm on the site until 1949. The Crossman family played a significant role in th…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMRJ9_the-buffalo-soldiers_Arlington-VA.html
The "Buffalo Soldiers""We can; we will!" "Ready and Forward!"9th Cavalry 1891-189410th Cavalry 1931-1949Fort Myer Buffalo SoldiersFrom 1891 to 1894 Troop K of the 9th Cavalry Regiment was stationed here as a reward fro their valor on the Western f…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMRJ8_buffalo-soldiers-at-fort-myer_Arlington-VA.html
Following the Civil War four regiments (9th and 10th Cavalry; 24th and 25th Infantry) of African-American enlisted men, under the command of white officers, were formed to fight on the Western frontier. They did so with distinction being nicknamed…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMQK6_fort-richardson_Arlington-VA.html
Historical SiteDefenses of Washington1861-1865Fort RichardsonHere is what is left of Fort Richardson, a detached redoubt constructed in September, 1861, to cover the left flank of the newly built Arlington defense line, It was named for General Is…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMOHT_exercise-tiger-memorial_Arlington-VA.html
In honor of the men of the Army 1st Engineer Special Brigade, 4th Infantry Division, VII Corps Headquarters, and Navy 11th Amphibious Force Convoy T-4, who suffered and perished on April 28, 1944. While conducting "Exercise Tiger" at Slapton Sands…