The Glebe
Listed as “Glebe, The”
Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.
About The Glebe
The Glebe, at 4527 17th St., N., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Feb 23, 1972. It was among the first 2 of Arlington’s 63 listings. The Register lists it for its architecture, at the state level. The listing covers 2 acres.
What it isHistoric house located in Arlington County, Virginia. 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 · 9 MB · National Archives↗Make it a walk: 2 landmarks in about 5 minutes
4527 17th St., N., Arlington · about 0.1 miles on foot, as the crow flies
- 1The GlebeStart here
- 2
Waverly Hills Historic DistrictTudor Revival · next door
8 more Register listings within a mile
★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.
Memories of The Glebe
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
Your answer becomes a post in Town Square.
Questions about The Glebe
Is The Glebe on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Feb 23, 1972 (Register number 72001381).
Is The Glebe a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Virginia has 125 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Fort Myer Historic District, 2 miles away.
Can you visit The Glebe?
Our record doesn’t say whether it is open to visitors. Many listed buildings are private, so it may only be seen from the street.
Where can I read the history of The Glebe?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 9 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 41679582 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.