Lexington, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Harry Lee & Eliza Walker
Af-Am merchant
Lex. meat market 20 c
Activist wife, Eliza
owned Blandome, Lex.
Erected by Rockbridge Historical Society. (Marker Number 27.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Civil Rights • Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the Virginia, Lexington, Righteous and Rascals of Rockbridge series list.
Location. 37° 47.147′ N, 79° 26.473′ W. Marker is in Lexington, Virginia. Marker is on North Main Street (Business U.S. 11) just south of West Henry Street, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 36 N 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. The Sheridan Livery Inn, 1887 (a few steps from this marker); Lewis Watts (a few steps from this marker); Jonathan Daniels (a few steps from this marker); Lt. Gen. L.B. Puller (within shouting distance of this marker); The Jacob Ruff House, ca. 1829 (within shouting distance of this marker); Willson-Walker House, ca. 1820 (within shouting distance of this
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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 113 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 15, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
