Lexington, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Pamela H. Simpson
Preservationist, Author & Leader
Erected by Rockbridge Historical Society. (Marker Number 52.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Education • 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 1973.
Location. 37° 47.094′ N, 79° 26.633′ W. Marker is in Lexington, Virginia. It is on West Nelson Street (U.S. 60) just west of South Jefferson Street, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 103 W Nelson 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 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
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: John Robinson (a few steps from this marker); Hopkins Green (a few steps from this marker); Cy Twombly (within shouting distance of this marker); Mary Moore Brown (within shouting distance of this marker); Col. James McDowell (within shouting distance of this marker); Gen. "Bull" Paxton CSA (within shouting distance of this marker); Matthew F. Maury (within shouting distance of this marker); Alben W. Barkley (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Lexington.
Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), August 14, 2021
3. Pamela H. Simpson Memorial
This sculpture stands across the street in Hopkins Green.
Credits. This page was last revised on August 15, 2021. It was originally submitted on May 9, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 332 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 15, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
