Lexington, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Gen. David Hunter
Formed Carolina 1st African-Am Regiment. Burned VMI in 1864 in Hunter's RaidErected by Rockbridge Historical Society. (Marker Number 40.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Education • War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the Virginia, Lexington, Righteous and Rascals of Rockbridge series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1864.
Location. 37° 47.069′ N, 79° 26.551′ W. Marker is in Lexington, Virginia. Marker is on South Main Street (Business U.S. 11) just north of East Nelson Street (U.S. 60), on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 30 S 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. Admiral Richard Byrd (here, next to this marker); Rev. A. Alexander (a few steps from this marker); Gen. Robert E. Lee (a few steps from this marker); Francis Henney Smith (a few steps from this marker); Rev. William Graham (a few steps from this
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Additional keywords. USCT, United States Colored Troops
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 75 times since then and 11 times this year. Photo 1. submitted on May 9, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
