5706 9th Rd N
Arlington, VA, USA

Arlington VA prominent figures

My son recently purchased a home at 5706 9th ST. N Arlington VA. The home was built in 1951 by George Daniel Ricker and his wife Daisey Marie Ricker. The Ricker family has an extensive history throughout the northeastern states from Canada to Florida. However, what makes this home a "treasure" is the fact that George D. Ricker owned Ricker Properties in Arlington from 1900 to 1955.

Mr. George D. Ricker was a member of the American Legion which was established in 1919. Although the name was different at that time, George D. Ricker would later become a Commander for the American Legion Post 139.

The following post found on the Historical Marker Database is as follows;
"1924 In coordination with Arlington residents and veterans groups, Commander George D. Ricker (President of Arlington's American Legion Post 139) led the effort to plan, fund, and build this monument in Clarendon. Architect Adolph Thelander designed the monument which includes pink granite from Arlington National Cemetery."

No doubt that Commander George D. Ricker was directly involved with the following historical markers;

"1931 More than 2,000 people attended the dedication of this monument on Armistice Day. The occasion included a parade, speeches, the playing of taps, and a celebratory evening dance. The plaque on the monument listed 13 names of Arlington's fallen WWI service members, segregated by race, a reflection of the systemic racism pervasive in Virginia and across the nation.

1940
Population growth and changing traffic patterns at this intersection necessitated moving the monument less than one mile east to the former Arlington County Courthouse. The following year, the County provided the ball and eagle that now adorn the monument's apex.

1951
On May 30, the American Legion dedicated and installed two new plaques for Arlingtonians lost in World War II. This began the tradition of adding memorial plaques to honor all of our fallen heroes in subsequent conflicts, including the Korean and Vietnam wars.

George D. Ricker was born in Georgetown and graduated from Southeastern University with Master of Commerical Science and business administration.

During WWI he fought in France and Germany and rose up to the rank of Warrant Officer.

Member of the Masonic lodge and became a commander for post 139.

George D. Ricker General Reassessment board in Arlington County, VA.

Arlington VA prominent figures

My son recently purchased a home at 5706 9th ST. N Arlington VA. The home was built in 1951 by George Daniel Ricker and his wife Daisey Marie Ricker. The Ricker family has an extensive history throughout the northeastern states from Canada to Florida. However, what makes this home a "treasure" is the fact that George D. Ricker owned Ricker Properties in Arlington from 1900 to 1955.

Mr. George D. Ricker was a member of the American Legion which was established in 1919. Although the name was different at that time, George D. Ricker would later become a Commander for the American Legion Post 139.

The following post found on the Historical Marker Database is as follows;
"1924 In coordination with Arlington residents and veterans groups, Commander George D. Ricker (President of Arlington's American Legion Post 139) led the effort to plan, fund, and build this monument in Clarendon. Architect Adolph Thelander designed the monument which includes pink granite from Arlington National Cemetery."

No doubt that Commander George D. Ricker was directly involved with the following historical markers;

"1931 More than 2,000 people attended the dedication of this monument on Armistice Day. The occasion included a parade, speeches, the playing of taps, and a celebratory evening dance. The plaque on the monument listed 13 names of Arlington's fallen WWI service members, segregated by race, a reflection of the systemic racism pervasive in Virginia and across the nation.

1940
Population growth and changing traffic patterns at this intersection necessitated moving the monument less than one mile east to the former Arlington County Courthouse. The following year, the County provided the ball and eagle that now adorn the monument's apex.

1951
On May 30, the American Legion dedicated and installed two new plaques for Arlingtonians lost in World War II. This began the tradition of adding memorial plaques to honor all of our fallen heroes in subsequent conflicts, including the Korean and Vietnam wars.

George D. Ricker was born in Georgetown and graduated from Southeastern University with Master of Commerical Science and business administration.

During WWI he fought in France and Germany and rose up to the rank of Warrant Officer.

Member of the Masonic lodge and became a commander for post 139.

George D. Ricker General Reassessment board in Arlington County, VA.

Historical memory

1924
In coordination with Arlington residents and veterans groups, Commander George D. Ricker (President of Arlington's American Legion Post 139) led the effort to plan, fund, and build this monument in Clarendon. Architect Adolph Thelander designed the monument which includes pink granite from Arlington National Cemetery.

Commander George D. Ricker bought the property 5490 Sq feet, and built the 1951 brick home for him and his wife Marie T. 982/22.