Lexington, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Virginia Military Institute Historic District
National
Historic Landmark
This site possesses national significance in commemorating the history of the United States of America
1975
National Park Service
United States Department of the Interior
Erected 1975 by National Park Service.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Military. In addition, it is included in the National Historic Landmarks series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1975.
Location. 37° 47.44′ N, 79° 26.146′ W. Marker is in Lexington, Virginia. Marker is on Letcher Avenue, on the left when traveling east. Marker is on the grounds of the Virginia Military Institute. 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 walking distance of this marker. Barracks The Virginia Military Institute (here, next to this marker); The Cadet Battery (within shouting distance of this marker); Little Sorrel (within shouting distance of this marker); Jackson’s Classroom (within shouting distance of this marker); Korean War (within shouting distance of this marker); George C. Marshall (within shouting distance of this marker); George Catlett Marshall (within shouting distance of this marker); VMI World War II Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Lexington.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on August 21, 2012, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 561 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on August 21, 2012, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.