Morris House Marker

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Lexington, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)

Morris House

By Bill Coughlin, August 21, 2012

1. Morris House Marker

Inscription. The Joella & Stewart Morris House
of
Washington and Lee University

Built 1842 as a faculty home.
Restored 1986 as the University guest center
by
Mr. & Mrs. Morris
of
Houston, Texas

Location. 37° 47.243′ N, 79° 26.587′ W. Marker is in Lexington, Virginia. Marker can be reached from Letcher Avenue, on the left when traveling east. Click for map. Marker is located 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. Lee-Jackson House (within shouting distance of this marker); Washington and Lee University (about 300 feet away, in a direct line); General Lee’s Beloved Traveller (about 300 feet away); Traveller’s Grave (about 400 feet away); Last Home of Traveller (about 400 feet away); John Chavis (about 400 feet away); William Graham (about 400 feet away); a different marker also named Washington and Lee University (about 500 feet away). Click for a list of all markers in Lexington.

By Bill Coughlin, August 21, 2012

2. Morris House Marker

Marker at Wash. & Lee University Photo, Click for full size

By Bill Coughlin, August 21, 2012

3. Marker at Wash. & Lee University

Credits. This page originally submitted on August 24, 2012, by Bill Coughlin of North Arlington, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 80 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 24, 2012, by Bill Coughlin of North Arlington, New Jersey.