The History of Mt. Pleasant: From Pleasant Plains to The Raven
James Holmead received a land grant here in 1727. The area was known as Pleasant Plains, then The Raven, before becoming Mt. Pleasant.
1750s
The Moving of a Georgetown Landmark: How Bellevue Became Dumbarton House
Visit the historic home of Bellevue in Upper Georgetown, DC, built around 1750 and once the residence of Joseph Nourse and a frequent guest of George Washington. Learn more and explore the area today!
Glebe Road: History of Modern Day Arlington County
The name “glebe” refers to land granted to a church. Glebe Road runs through what was once church-owned land in colonial Arlington.