Lexington, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Frank Padget
Boatman, Slave, Savior
Erected by Rockbridge Historical Society. (Marker Number 34.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Charity & Public Work • Disasters • Waterways & Vessels. In addition, it is included in the Lost at Sea, and the Virginia, Lexington, Righteous and Rascals of Rockbridge series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1854.
Location. 37° 47.112′ N, 79° 26.502′ W. Marker is in Lexington, Virginia. It is on North Main Street (Business U.S. 11) just north of West Washington Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1 N Main St, Lexington VA 24450, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Virginia’s Shenandoah Valley. It is also in the American South and specifically in the Upper South. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Gen. George S. Patton (here, next to this marker); Dold Building, ca. 1820 (here, next to this marker); Dr. Ephraim McDowell (a few steps from this marker); Cyrus H. McCormick (a few steps from this marker); George C. Marshall (within shouting distance of this marker); Gen. John Lejeune (within shouting distance of this marker); George Washington (within shouting distance of this marker); The Alexander-Withrow House, ca. 1793 (within shouting distance of this marker). 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 May 9, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 255 times since then and 10 times this year. Photo 1. submitted on May 9, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
