Lexington, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Rev. A. Alexander
Erected by Rockbridge Historical Society. (Marker Number 41.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Religion & Religious Structures. In addition, it is included in the Virginia, Lexington, Righteous and Rascals of Rockbridge series list.
Location. 37° 47.064′ N, 79° 26.557′ W. Marker is in Lexington, Virginia. It 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: 34 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: William E. Wilcher (a few steps from this marker); John Chavis (a few steps from this marker); Gen. David Hunter (a few steps from this marker); John Letcher (a few steps from this marker); Gen. Robert E. Lee (a few steps from this marker); "Big Foot" Wm. A. Wallace (a few steps from this marker); Admiral Richard Byrd (a few steps from this marker); Col. J.T.L. Preston (a few steps from 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 183 times since then and 9 times this year. Last updated on May 9, 2021, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia. Photo 1. submitted on May 9, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
