Lexington, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Benjamin C. Moomaw
Brethren Minister
Founded Buena Vista industrial city on Maury River 1889Erected by Rockbridge Historical Society. (Marker Number 44.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Virginia, Lexington, Righteous and Rascals of Rockbridge series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1889.
Location. 37° 47.052′ N, 79° 26.571′ W. Marker is in Lexington, Virginia. Marker is at the intersection of South Main Street (Business U.S. 11) and East Nelson Street (U.S. 60), on the right when traveling north on South Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 54 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. Lot One-Lexington (here, next to this marker); The T. David Grist Headquarters Building (here, next to this marker); C.M. Figgat (a few steps from this marker); Zachariah Johnston (a few steps from this marker); Col. J.T.L. Preston (a few steps from this marker); Jordan and Darst
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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 119 times since then and 22 times this year. Photo 1. submitted on May 9, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
