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Christ Church

Glebe Road: History of Modern Day Arlington County

November 6, 2023February 24, 2014 by ghostsofdc
Glebe Rd. and 13th

Learn about Glebe Road. It dates back to the 1700s and initially was known as the “Road to the Falls” taking travelers from Alexandria to Great Falls.

Categories The Best Of, Why Is It Named...? Tags 1750s, Arlington VA, Christ Church 2 Comments

Explore Historic Christ Church in Alexandria: A Ghost of DC Photograph

December 7, 2021December 7, 2012 by ghostsofdc

Discover Historic Christ Church in Alexandria, Virginia. Take a virtual tour and learn about the church’s history with a Ghost of DC photograph. Visit GoDC for more.

Categories Faces & Places of Yesterday Tags 1860s, Alexandria VA, Christ Church, The Civil War
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