National Register of Historic Places

Fort Myer Historic District

Fort Myer Historic District is a historic place in Arlington, Arlington County, Virginia, listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places on November 28, 1972, and designated a National Historic Landmark. Its National Register reference number is 72001380.

Arlington, Arlington County, VirginiaListed November 28, 1972NRIS #72001380★ National Historic Landmark

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What is Fort Myer Historic District?

Fort Myer is the previous name used for a U.S. Army post next to Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington County, Virginia, and across the Potomac River from Washington, D.C. Founded during the American Civil War as Fort Cass and Fort Whipple, the post merged in 2005 with the neighboring Marine Corps installation, Henderson Hall, and is today named Joint Base Myer–Henderson Hall.

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Listing details

Name: Fort Myer Historic District
City: Arlington
County: Arlington County
State: Virginia
Listed on the National Register: November 28, 1972
NRIS reference number: 72001380
Resource type: district
National Historic Landmark: Yes
Coordinates: 38.88400, -77.08204

When was Fort Myer Historic District listed on the National Register?

Fort Myer Historic District was added to the National Register of Historic Places on November 28, 1972.

Where is Fort Myer Historic District located?

Fort Myer Historic District is located in Arlington, Arlington County, Virginia at approximately 38.88400, -77.08204. See the map above.

Is Fort Myer Historic District a National Historic Landmark?

Yes. Fort Myer Historic District is designated a National Historic Landmark, the highest federal recognition for a historic place.

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