North Virginia Beach , Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)

Robert E. Lee

1807 - 1870

— Stratford —

Robert E. Lee Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), January 30, 2021

1. Robert E. Lee Marker

Inscription. One of America's most brilliant military strategists, Lee graduated from the U.S. Military Academy 2nd in his class, as the only cadet who never earned a single demerit. He commanded the Confederate Army and surrendered at Appomattox to end the Civil War.

Erected 1999 by City of Virginia Beach.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the Virginia Legends Walk series list.

Location. 36° 50.491′ N, 75° 58.437′ W. Marker is in Virginia Beach, Virginia. It is in North Virginia Beach. Marker can be reached from Pacific Avenue just south of 14th Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1300 Pacific Ave, Virginia Beach VA 23451, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Carter Family (here, next to this marker); T.J. "Stonewall" Jackson (here, next to this marker); Alan B. Shepard (here, next to this marker); Pocahontas (here, next to this marker); William Henry Harrison (here, next to this marker); Zachary Taylor (here, next to this marker); William Styron (a few steps from this marker); Woodrow Wilson (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Virginia Beach.

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Credits. This page was last revised on February 1, 2023. It was originally submitted on January 31, 2021, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia. This page has been viewed 252 times since then and 51 times this year. Photo 1. submitted on January 31, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.