Lexington, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
John Robinson
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, August 21, 2012
1. John Robinson Marker
Sacred to the memory
of
John Robinson
a native of Ireland,
a soldier of
Washington,
and a magnificent benefactor
of Washington College
Born A.D. 1754
Died A.D. 1826
Erected 1855
Restored 1939
Erected 1855.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Education. A significant historical year for this entry is 1754.
Location. 37° 47.293′ N, 79° 26.494′ W. Marker is in Lexington, Virginia. Marker can be reached from Letcher Avenue, on the left when traveling east. Marker is located on the grounds of Washington and Lee University, in front of the Reeves Center. 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. A different marker also named John Robinson (here, next to this marker); Oklahoma Survivor Tree (within shouting distance of this marker); A Difficult, Yet Undeniable, History (within shouting distance of this marker); Washington and Lee University (within shouting distance of this marker); William Graham (within shouting distance of this marker); Traveller’s Grave (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); General Lee’s Beloved Traveller
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Photographed By Bill Coughlin, August 21, 2012
2. John Robinson Monument
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, August 21, 2012
3. John Robinson Monument
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, August 21, 2012
4. Marker at Wash. & Lee University
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on August 24, 2012, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 683 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on August 24, 2012, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.
