Lexington, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
William E. Wilcher
Erected by Rockbridge Historical Society. (Marker Number 42.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Law Enforcement. In addition, it is included in the Virginia, Lexington, Righteous and Rascals of Rockbridge series list. A significant historical date for this entry is August 3, 1906.
Location. 37° 47.065′ N, 79° 26.564′ W. Marker is in Lexington, Virginia. It is on South Main Street (Business U.S. 11) just north of West Nelson Street (U.S. 60), on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 33 S 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 of the Mississippian Culture, one of the original Thirteen Colonies, one of the Confederate States of America, and the Antebellum South.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: John Chavis (here, next to this marker); John Letcher (here, next to this marker); "Big Foot" Wm. A. Wallace (a few steps from this marker); Rev. A. Alexander (a few steps from this marker); Col. J.T.L. Preston (a few steps from this marker); Gen. Robert E. Lee (a few steps from this marker); Gen. David Hunter (a few steps from this marker); C.M. Figgat (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Lexington.
Also see . . . Descendants re-enact the last hanging of Lexington. Article from The
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