Hume School
About Hume School
Hume School, at 1805 S. Arlington Ridge Rd., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Jun 18, 1979. It was among the first 8 of Arlington’s 63 listings. The Register lists it for its education and architecture, at the state level. It describes its style as Queen Anne, as it does for 255 other Virginia listings. The listing covers 1 acre.
What it isPlace in Virginia listed on National Register of Historic Places. 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 · 15 MB · National Archives↗Make it a walk: 2 landmarks in about 10 minutes
1805 S. Arlington Ridge Rd., Arlington · about 0.2 miles on foot, as the crow flies
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Aurora Highlands Historic DistrictGreek Revival · 0.2 mi on
20 more Register listings within 2 miles
★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.
Queen Anne style, nearby
Other National Register listings within 25 miles described as Queen Anne.
Memories of Hume School
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
Your answer becomes a post in Town Square.
Questions about Hume School
Is Hume School on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Jun 18, 1979 (Register number 79003027).
Is Hume School a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Virginia has 125 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Pentagon, The (Boundary Increase), 1.1 miles away.
Can you visit Hume School?
Yes: it is open to visitors. Check opening times before you go.
Where can I read the history of Hume School?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 15 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 41679606 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.