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

Christopher James Coffland '88

Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), August 14, 2021

1. Christopher James Coffland '88 Marker

Inscription. In memory of
Christopher James Coffland '88
who sacrificed his life during
Operation Enduring Freedom
Afghanistan 2009

Erected by Washington and Lee University.

Topics. This memorial is listed in this topic list: War, Afghanistan.

Location. 37° 47.196′ N, 79° 26.506′ W. Memorial is in Lexington, Virginia. It is at the intersection of North Jefferson Street and West Henry Street, on the left when traveling north on North Jefferson Street. Touch for map. Memorial is in this post office area: Lexington VA 24450, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this memorial 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

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8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: David Rohrer Herr, Jr. '84 (here, next to this marker); World War I Memorial (here, next to this marker); Korean and Vietnam Wars Memorial (a few steps from this marker); 9/11 Memorial (a few steps from this marker); World War II Memorial (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named World War II Memorial (a few steps from this marker); Washington and Lee University (within shouting distance of this marker); General Lee’s Beloved Traveller (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Lexington.

Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), August 14, 2021

2. Christopher James Coffland '88 Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on August 15, 2021. It was originally submitted on August 15, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 213 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 15, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.