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 Virginia, Lexington, Righteous and Rascals of Rockbridge series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1854.
Location. 37° 47.112′ N, 79° 26.502′ W. Marker is in Lexington, Virginia. Marker 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.
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
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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 116 times since then and 21 times this year. Photo 1. submitted on May 9, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
