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William Graham
1746 - 1799
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By Bill Coughlin, August 21, 2012 | |
| | | 1. William Graham Marker | | |
Inscription. Was the founder and first rector of Liberty Hall Academy which was later to become Washington and Lee University.
He was first buried in the churchyard of St. John’s Church, Richmond, VA.
In 1911 his remains were brought to Lexington and now lie here beneath the original tombstone, near the grave of his friend and classmate, “Lighthorse Harry” Lee, on the campus of the school he administered and loved.
Location. 37° 47.251′ N, 79° 26.496′ W. Marker is in Lexington, Virginia. Marker can be reached from Letcher Avenue, on the left when traveling north. Click for map. Marker is located next to Lee Chapel on the grounds of Washington and Lee University. Marker is in this post office area: Lexington VA 24450, United States of America.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Traveller’s Grave (within shouting distance of this marker); General Lee’s Beloved Traveller (within shouting distance of this marker); Washington and Lee University (within shouting distance of this marker); John Robinson (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Washington and Lee University (about 300 feet away, in a direct line); Morris House (about 400 feet away); Hotchkiss House (about 500 feet away); Lee-Jackson House (about 500 feet away). Click for a list of all markers in Lexington. |
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By Bill Coughlin, August 21, 2012 | |
| | | 2. William Graham Marker | | |
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By Bill Coughlin, August 21, 2012 | |
| | | 3. Tombstone of William Graham | | |
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By Bill Coughlin, August 21, 2012 | |
| | | 4. Marker at Wash. & Lee University | | |
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By Bill Coughlin, August 21, 2012 | |
| | | 5. William Graham Marker | | The marker and grave of William Graham are located next to Lee Chapel, seen in the background. | | |
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Credits. This page originally submitted on August 23, 2012, by Bill Coughlin of North Arlington, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 119 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on August 23, 2012, by Bill Coughlin of North Arlington, New Jersey.
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