Lexington, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Lewis Watts
"The Rhythm Makers"
Erected by Rockbridge Historical Society. (Marker Number 28.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Entertainment • Sports. In addition, it is included in the Virginia, Lexington, Righteous and Rascals of Rockbridge series list.
Location. 37° 47.155′ N, 79° 26.465′ W. Marker is in Lexington, Virginia. It is at the intersection of North Main Street (Business U.S. 11) and West Henry Street, on the left when traveling north on North Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 36 N 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 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
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: The Sheridan Livery Inn, 1887 (a few steps from this marker); Harry Lee & Eliza Walker (a few steps from this marker); First Baptist Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Jonathan Daniels (within shouting distance of this marker); The Subway: Joe Wood's Barbershop (within shouting distance of this marker); Lt. Gen. L.B. Puller (within shouting distance of this marker); The Jacob Ruff House, ca. 1829 (within shouting distance of this marker); Willson-Walker House, ca. 1820 (within shouting distance of 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 437 times since then and 18 times this year. Photo 1. submitted on May 9, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
