Lexington, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Gen. "Bull" Paxton CSA
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), May 8, 2021
His secessionist view angered Gen. Jackson
Given command of the Stonewall Bgd. 1862
Erected by Rockbridge Historical Society. (Marker Number 49.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the Virginia, Lexington, Righteous and Rascals of Rockbridge series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1862.
Location. 37° 47.073′ N, 79° 26.605′ W. Marker is in Lexington, Virginia. Marker is on West Nelson Street (U.S. 60) just east of South Jefferson Street, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 19 W Nelson 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. Mary Moore Brown (a few steps from this marker); Col. James McDowell (a few steps from this marker); John Robinson (within shouting distance of this marker); Jordan and Darst (within shouting distance of this marker); Mary McD. Greenlee (within shouting distance of this marker); C.M. Figgat (within shouting distance of this marker); Thomas Jefferson (within shouting distance of this marker); Mike Seeger (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Lexington.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 7, 2021. It was originally submitted on May 9, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 151 times since then and 20 times this year. Last updated on May 9, 2021, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia. Photos: 1. submitted on May 9, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. 2. submitted on June 6, 2021, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia.