Lexington, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
John Letcher
Editor & Congressman
Erected by Rockbridge Historical Society. (Marker Number 10.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Communications • Government & Politics • 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 1860.
Location. 37° 47.064′ N, 79° 26.568′ W. Marker is in Lexington, Virginia. Marker is on South Main Street (Business U.S. 11) just north of West Nelson Street (U.S. 60), on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 37 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. "Big Foot" Wm. A. Wallace (here, next to this marker); Col. J.T.L. Preston (here, next to this marker); William E. Wilcher (here, next to this marker); John Chavis (a few steps from this marker); C.M. Figgat (a few steps from this marker); Rev. A. Alexander (a few steps from this marker); Benjamin C. Moomaw (a few steps from this marker); Gen. Robert E. Lee (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Lexington.
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