Lexington, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Soldier John Grisby
Erected by Rockbridge Historical Society. (Marker Number 57.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Religion & Religious Structures • Settlements & Settlers • War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the Virginia, Lexington, Righteous and Rascals of Rockbridge series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1794.
Location. 37° 47.038′ N, 79° 26.584′ W. Marker is in Lexington, Virginia. It is on South Main Street (Business U.S. 11) just south of East Nelson Street (U.S. 60), on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 101 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: A Stone from Old Monmouth/Lexington Presbyterian Church (here, next to this marker); Zachariah Johnston (a few steps from this marker); Michael Miley (a few steps from this marker); Edward Tarr (a few steps from this marker); Mike Seeger (a few steps from this marker); Thomas Jefferson (a few steps from this marker); Mary McD. Greenlee
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