Near Lexington in Rockbridge County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)

Liberty Hall Academy

Photographed By Dan Fisher, June 20, 2010

1. Liberty Hall Academy Marker

Inscription. This school, which was founded in 1777 and finally grew into Washington and Lee University, stood a short distance to the southwest of this point.

Erected 1928 by Conservation & Development Commission. (Marker Number A-44.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Education. In addition, it is included in the Virginia Department of Historic Resources (DHR) series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1777.

Location. 37° 50.589′ N, 79° 21.51′ W. Marker is near Lexington, Virginia, in Rockbridge County. Marker can be reached from Sam Houston Way (Virginia Route 785) near North Lee Highway (U.S. 11), on the right when traveling north. This marker is located in the Sam Houston Wayside. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Lexington VA 24450, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Timber Ridge Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Birthplace of Sam Houston (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Birthplace of Sam Houston (within shouting distance of this marker); Church Hill (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Red House and the McDowell Family (approx. 3.1

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miles away); Dr. Ephraim McDowell (approx. 3.1 miles away); McDowell's Grave (approx. 3.1 miles away); Cherry Grove Estate (approx. 3.9 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Lexington.

Photographed By Dan Fisher, June 20, 2010

2. Liberty Hall Academy Marker

Liberty Hall Academy Ruins image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Dan Fisher, June 20, 2010

3. Liberty Hall Academy Ruins

Credits. This page was last revised on November 13, 2021. It was originally submitted on June 21, 2010, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia. This page has been viewed 905 times since then and 28 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 21, 2010, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia.