Custis Tombs, Arlington

  • Also Known As: Custis cemetery at Arlington

  • Address: Arlington Chase Rd (644)
  • Vicinity: NW of jct of Rtes 644 and 645
  • Travel Genus: Sight
  • Sight Category: Site


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Timeline

Y/M/D Person Association Description Composition Food Event
Y/M/D Person Association Description Composition Food Event
1650/00/00
1679/00/00
1692/01/29 John Custis II Died John Custis dies, almost certainly at Arlington in Northampton County. He is buried near his mansion. His tomb is in the brick wall enclosure.
1749/12/00 John Custis IV Died John Custis IV dies. His tomb is enclosed by a brick wall that overlooks Old Plantation Creek.
1750/00/00

Data »

Particulars for Custis Tombs, Arlington:
Historic Use Cemetery
Criteria Historic Event
Level of Significance National
Criteria Person
Owner Private
Sight Category Site



US National Registry of Historic Places Data »

Accurate at time of registration:

PLACE DETAILS
Registry Name:
Registry Address:
Registry Number: 70000815
Resource Type:
Owner: Private
Architect: unknown
Architectural Style: No style listed
CULTURAL DETAILS
Level of Significance: National
Area of Significance: Other
Applicable Criteria: Event, Person
Period of Significance: 1650-1699, 1750-1799
Significant Year: c 1650, c 1679, c 1750
Associated People: Curtis,Maj. Gen. John,et al.
Historic Function: Funerary
Historic Sub-Function: Cemetery
Current Function: Recreation and Culture
Current Sub-Function: Museum

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