National Memorial · Virginia, United States
Arlington House, The Robert E. Lee Memorial
Arlington House, The Robert E. Lee Memorial is a national memorial in Virginia, United States, covering 17.1 acres (6.9 ha), established in 1803.
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Park facts
| Park type | National Memorial |
|---|---|
| Location | Virginia, United States |
| Area | 17.1 acres (6.9 ha) |
| Established | 1803 |
| Coordinates | 38.8812° N, 77.0726° W |
| Managed by | National Park Service |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About Arlington House, The Robert E. Lee Memorial
Arlington House is the historic Custis family mansion built by George Washington Parke Custis from 1803 to 1818 as a memorial to George Washington. Currently maintained by the National Park Service, it is located in the U.S. Army's Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington County, Virginia (formerly Alexandria, D.C.). Arlington House is a Greek Revival style mansion designed by the English architect George Hadfield. The Custis grave sites, garden and slave quarters are also preserved on the former Arlington estate.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
Planning your visit
What to do
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Airports near this park
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- Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) · Washington, United States · 2.8 miles away
- Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) · Dulles, United States · 21.1 miles away
- Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) · Baltimore, United States · 29.7 miles away
Parks nearby
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Korean War Veterans Memorial
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Arlington House, The Robert E. Lee Memorial?
Arlington House, The Robert E. Lee Memorial is in Virginia, United States (38.8812° N, 77.0726° W).
When was Arlington House, The Robert E. Lee Memorial established?
Arlington House, The Robert E. Lee Memorial was established in 1803, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How big is Arlington House, The Robert E. Lee Memorial?
Arlington House, The Robert E. Lee Memorial covers 17.1 acres (6.9 ha).
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_the_United_States_National_Park_System_official_units — Wikipedia list of National Park System official units — unit name, state, official designation.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_areas_in_the_United_States_National_Park_System — Wikipedia list of National Park System areas — year established and gross area.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arlington_House,_The_Robert_E._Lee_Memorial — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).
- https://www.nps.gov/arho/ — Official park page.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arlington_House%2C_The_Robert_E._Lee_Memorial — Activities offered, as stated by the source.