Ball-Sellers House, Colonial house in Glencarlyn, Arlington County, United States.
The Ball-Sellers House features wide plank flooring, hand-hewn logs, and traditional mud daubing techniques used in early American construction methods.
Built in 1760 by John Ball after receiving a 166-acre land grant from Lord Fairfax, this structure stands as Arlington County's oldest remaining building.
The house demonstrates the living conditions of 18th-century yeoman farmers through its original materials, construction methods, and domestic layout.
Located at 5620 South Third Street, the Ball-Sellers House welcomes visitors for guided tours on Saturdays from April through October between 1:00 and 4:00 PM.
The structure maintains one of the few remaining original oak clapboard roofs in the United States, displaying authentic 18th-century construction techniques.
Location: Virginia
Location: Arlington County
Inception: 1760
GPS coordinates: 38.86360,-77.12530
Latest update: September 23, 2025 14:25
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