Lexington, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
The Rockbridge County Jail
1831 - 1841
by
Thomas Usted Walter
Nationally known for his work on the U.S. Capitol and later in Lexington for his plan for the Greek Revival Presbyterian Church
Erected 1986 by The Ruth Anderson McCulloch Branch, Association for the Preservation of Virginia Antiquities.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Law Enforcement.
Location. 37° 47.071′ N, 79° 26.513′ W. Marker is in Lexington, Virginia. Marker is on South Main Street (Business U.S. 11) just south of East Washington Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 7 Court House Sq, 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. Veterans' Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Samuel Zenas Ammen (within shouting distance of this marker); James Ward Wood (within shouting distance of this marker); Gen. Jackson CSA (within shouting distance of this marker); Little Sorrel (within shouting distance of this marker); The Jackson House (within shouting distance of this marker); Admiral Richard Byrd
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