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Arlington
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National Register of Historic Places

Arlington

Also known as Mudd-Munger Home

Birmingham’s first place on the National RegisterListed Dec 2, 1970; only 23 of Alabama’s 1,349 listings are older
Greek RevivalListed 1970Birmingham
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About Arlington

Arlington, at 331 Cotton Ave., SW, was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Dec 2, 1970: the first place in Birmingham to be listed. Only 23 of Alabama’s 1,349 listings are older. The Register lists it for its military and architecture, at the state level. It describes its style as Greek Revival, as it does for 225 other Alabama listings. The listing covers 6.3 acres.

What it isHistoric house museum in Birmingham, AL, USA. From Wikidata (CC0). Read about it on Wikipedia ↗

PDFRead the original nominationThe form that put it on the Register, with its history, photos and a map · 78 MB · National Archives↗
Through the years

1845 to today

  1. 1845Built
  2. 1970Added to the National Register of Historic Places
  3. 2026On the Register for 56 years
Visit

Make it a walk: 2 landmarks in about 5 minutes

331 Cotton Ave., SW, Birmingham · about 0.1 miles on foot, as the crow flies

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  1. 1ArlingtonStart here
  2. 2Arlington ParkTudor Revival · 0.1 mi on
Around it

5 more Register listings within a mile

★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.

StRickwood FieldBuilt 19100.5 miBDr. A. M. Brown HouseBungalow0.8 miDSmithfield Historic District (Boundary Increase)Bungalow/Craftsman0.8 miBPeace Baptist ChurchGothic Revival0.9 miDSmithfield Historic DistrictBungalow0.9 mi

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Questions about Arlington

Is Arlington on the National Register of Historic Places?

Yes. It was added on Dec 2, 1970 (Register number 70000103).

Is Arlington a National Historic Landmark?

No. It is on the National Register; Alabama has 36 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Sixteenth Street Baptist Church, 1.8 miles away.

Can you visit Arlington?

Yes: it is open to visitors. Check opening times before you go.

Where can I read the history of Arlington?

In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 78 MB PDF at the National Archives, linked on this page.

Sources: National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places (05/22/2026) · National Archives catalog record 77836514 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.