Lexington, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
William Clark
Erected by Rockbridge Historical Society. (Marker Number 18.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Exploration • Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the Lewis & Clark Expedition, and the Virginia, Lexington, Righteous and Rascals of Rockbridge series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1809.
Location. 37° 47.091′ N, 79° 26.537′ W. Marker is in Lexington, Virginia. It is on South Main Street (Business U.S. 11) just south of West Washington Street, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 13 S 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 Colonies,
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Meriwether Lewis (here, next to this marker); Eagle Tavern (here, next to this marker); Benjamin Borden, Sr. (a few steps from this marker); Wm. Nelson Pendleton (a few steps from this marker); Mel Greenburg (a few steps from this marker); Samuel Zenas Ammen (a few steps from this marker); Veterans' Memorial (a few steps from this marker); James Ward Wood (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Lexington.
Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), August 14, 2021
3. Nearby Lewis & Clark Expedition Memorial Plaque
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 344 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 15, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
