Lexington, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)

Mary McD. Greenlee

1st Woman Settler

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), May 8, 2021

1. Mary McD. Greenlee Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Feisty tavern keeper. Regarded as a witch. Died 1809 at 102 yrs.

Erected by Rockbridge Historical Society. (Marker Number 5.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Industry & Commerce • Settlements & Settlers • Women. In addition, it is included in the Virginia, Lexington, Righteous and Rascals of Rockbridge series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1809.

Location. 37° 47.05′ N, 79° 26.585′ W. Marker is in Lexington, Virginia. Marker is at the intersection of South Main Street (Business U.S. 11) and West Nelson Street (U.S. 60), on the left when traveling north on South Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 51 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. Thomas Jefferson (here, next to this marker); Mike Seeger (here, next to this marker); Edward Tarr (here, next to this marker); Michael Miley (here, next to this marker); Jordan and Darst (a few

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steps from this marker); The T. David Grist Headquarters Building (a few steps from this marker); Zachariah Johnston (a few steps from this marker); Lot One-Lexington (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Lexington.

Nearby paver for the Righteous and Rascals of Rockbridge pavers image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), May 8, 2021

2. Nearby paver for the Righteous and Rascals of Rockbridge pavers

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 219 times since then and 54 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 9, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.