Arlington Chapter of the APTA
The Association for the Preservation of Tennessee Antiquities
APTA is a statewide nonprofit historic preservation organization established in 1951. The Arlington Chapter, chartered on 21 May 1979, promotes and preserves Arlington history through five historic sites maintained by the Chapter and through community activities and events.
Rachel H. K. Burrow Museum
Located in Depot Square on the corner of Chester and Walker Streets. Orginally built as a bank in 1905. Currently displays local historical items and changing special exhibits. This site is listed on the National Register for Historic Places.
Open 3rd Saturday of each month, May - September from 2pm-5pm and by appointment.
Historic Post Office
Located in Depot Square on Chester Street. Built in 1900. First post office building in Arlington. Currently displays postal items and memorabilia honoring local veterans. Listed on the National Register for Historic Places. Open by appointment.
Blacksmith Shop
Located in Depot Square on Quintard Street. Blacksmithing tools and old farm equipment on display. Contains one of the few working forges in Tennessee. Blacksmithing demonstrations during special events. Open by appointment.
Harrell Farm Log Cabin
Located in Depot Square on Chester Street (next to Historic Post Office). Built in the mid 1800s. Rope bed and spinning wheel displayed inside. Open by appointment.
Holy Innocents Cemetery and Meditation Garden
Located on Campbell Street. Many of the founders of Arlington were laid to rest in this cemetery. Meditation Garden is filled with many native plants and flowers. Open daily from dawn till dusk.
Community Activities and Events Developed by the Arlington Chapter APTA
Fall Harvest Decorating Contest
Yard of the Month
Arlington in April
Memorial Day Service
Fourth of July Picnic
Fall Festival at Depot Square
Christmas in the Country
Items of Historical Interest Available Through the Arlington Chapter and at S.Y. Wilson's
Throws (coverlets)
Featuring historic buildings in Arlington
Books
Arlington: A Short Historical Writing of the Town
by Rachel Herring Kennon Burrow
Reprint (originally printed in 1962)
The Holy Innocents: The Story of a Historic Church and Country Parish
(Hayesville, Wythe Depot) Arlington, Shelby County Tennessee
by Ellen Davies-Rodgers
Christmas Ornaments
Featuring a historic site maintained by the Arlington Chapter
