Lexington, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
John Chavis
Minister, Educator
Erected by Rockbridge Historical Society. (Marker Number 11.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Education • Religion & Religious Structures. In addition, it is included in the Virginia, Lexington, Righteous and Rascals of Rockbridge series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1795.
Location. 37° 47.068′ N, 79° 26.564′ W. Marker is in Lexington, Virginia. It 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 in this post office area: 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 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 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: William E. Wilcher (here, next to this marker); John Letcher (a few steps from this marker); Gen. Robert E. Lee (a few steps from this marker); Rev. A. Alexander (a few steps from this marker); "Big Foot" Wm. A. Wallace (a few steps from this marker); Col. J.T.L. Preston (a few steps from this marker); Gen. David Hunter (a few steps from this marker); Francis Henney Smith (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Lexington.
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