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Exploring the History of Arlington County: A Look at an 18th Century Map

Take a look at this fascinating 18th century map of Arlington County and discover why it was named Arlington. Find out more about the history of the county with this interesting blog post!
Evening star., March 15, 1913, Page 4
Washington, D.C., circa 1920. "Curb work -- car stop on 14th Street N.W." Streetcar infrastructure. Harris & Ewing glass negative.
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How cool is this old map of Arlington? It shows Arlington County as it looked in the 18th century. By the way, do you know why it’s named Arlington?

Arlington County in the 1700s
Arlington County in the 1700s

Source: Library of Congress

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