Lexington, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
William Henry Ruffner
Erected 2000 by Department of Historic Resources. (Marker Number A-42.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • Education • Science & Medicine. In addition, it is included in the Virginia Department of Historic Resources (DHR) series list. A significant historical date for this entry is February 11, 1824.
Location. 37° 46.181′ N, 79° 26.829′ W. Marker is in Lexington, Virginia. Marker is at the intersection of North Lee Highway (U.S. 11) and South Main Street (Business U.S. 11), on the right when traveling south on North Lee Highway. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Lexington VA 24450, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within one mile of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Original African American Cemetery (approx. ¼ mile away); The Fame of Stonewall Jackson (approx. ¾ mile away); Manly Memorial Baptist Church (approx. 0.9 miles away); Rev. Lylburn Downing (approx. one mile away); Trinity United Methodist Church (approx. one mile away); Margaret J. Preston (approx. one mile away); Soldier John Grisby (approx. one mile away); Zachariah Johnston (approx. one mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Lexington.
Credits. This page was last revised on May 9, 2021. It was originally submitted on October 29, 2009, by Kathy Walker of Stafford, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,149 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 29, 2009, by Kathy Walker of Stafford, Virginia. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.
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