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Ball-Sellers House (John Ball House) — Attraction in Bailey's Crossroads

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Ball-Sellers House (John Ball House)
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The Ball–Sellers House, also named the John Ball House, is the oldest building in Arlington County, Virginia. It is an historic home located at 5620 Third Street, South, in the county's Glencarlyn neighborhood.
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Long Branch Nature Center & Park
625 S Carlin Springs Rd, Arlington, VA 22204
Carlin Springs
Four Mile Run Trail, Arlington, VA 22204
Glencarlyn Park
301 S Harrison St, Arlington, VA 22204
Glencarlyn Park Playground
301 S Harrison St, Arlington, VA 22204
Bluemont Park Side Parking Area
Arlington, VA 22203
Glencarlyn Dog Park
301 S Harrison St, Arlington, VA 22204
Willow Pond
668 S Jefferson St, Arlington, VA 22204
Glencarlyn Park Picnic Shelter #2
301 S Harrison St, Arlington, VA 22204
Bluemont Playground
329 N Manchester St, Arlington, VA 22203
Bluemont Park
601 N Manchester St, Arlington, VA 22205
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Crystal Thai Restaurant
4819 1st St N, Arlington, VA 22203
Outback Steakhouse
4821 1st St N, Arlington, VA 22203
Brick's Pizza
4809 1st St N, Arlington, VA 22203
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Ball-Sellers House (John Ball House)

5620 3rd St S, Arlington, VA 22204
4.6(15)
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The Ball–Sellers House, also named the John Ball House, is the oldest building in Arlington County, Virginia. It is an historic home located at 5620 Third Street, South, in the county's Glencarlyn neighborhood.

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attractions: Long Branch Nature Center & Park, Carlin Springs, Glencarlyn Park, Glencarlyn Park Playground, Bluemont Park Side Parking Area, Glencarlyn Dog Park, Willow Pond, Glencarlyn Park Picnic Shelter #2, Bluemont Playground, Bluemont Park, restaurants: Crystal Thai Restaurant, Outback Steakhouse, Brick's Pizza
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(703) 577-7042
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arlhist.org
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Sat1 - 4 PMClosed

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Nearby attractions of Ball-Sellers House (John Ball House)

Long Branch Nature Center & Park

Carlin Springs

Glencarlyn Park

Glencarlyn Park Playground

Bluemont Park Side Parking Area

Glencarlyn Dog Park

Willow Pond

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Bluemont Playground

Bluemont Park

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Long Branch Nature Center & Park

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Glencarlyn Park

Glencarlyn Park

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Glencarlyn Park Playground

Glencarlyn Park Playground

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Crystal Thai Restaurant

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david turvenedavid turvene
This is the oldest house remaining in Arlington County, which was previously part of Fairfax County (and Washington DC). It has two parts, one renovated with a tenant and one preserved from the mid 18th century. Its an interesting historic artifact.
Katie WKatie W
We visited on the opening day for the season (first Saturday in April). There were many rein-actors including a fife and drum corps. It is quite surprising to see how earlier generations lived. Simple but interesting and well preserved.
phumejai phatiphongphumejai phatiphong
It is a quint cottage, been around since the late 18th century. The oldest house in Arlington. Must visit.
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We visited on the opening day for the season (first Saturday in April). There were many rein-actors including a fife and drum corps. It is quite surprising to see how earlier generations lived. Simple but interesting and well preserved.
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It is a quint cottage, been around since the late 18th century. The oldest house in Arlington. Must visit.
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7y

PLEASE NOTE: The museum is CLOSED from November through March, since there is no heat in the oldest section of the house. The museum reopens on the first Saturday in April. The Ball-Sellers is a quiet place to get a glimpse of Colonial era farm life. Space inside the museum is limited, so big group tours should be...

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6y

VERY INTERESTING! Excellent tour guide who spent over an hour with us and answered all our questions. This is the oldest house in the area, and the original builder/owner/resident, John Ball, is the reason it's called Ballston. There are many...

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18w

This is the oldest house remaining in Arlington County, which was previously part of Fairfax County (and Washington DC). It has two parts, one renovated with a tenant and one preserved from the mid 18th century. Its an interesting...

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