Lexington, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Virginia Military Institute
A National Historic Landmark
Photographed By Dan Fisher, June 20, 2010
1. Virginia Military Institute Marker
The nation's first state military college, VMI was founded in 1839 on the concept of the citizen-soldier. The Corps of Cadets fought as a unit in the 1864 Battle of New Market. Confederate General "Stonewall" Jackson and oceanographer Matthew Fontaine Maury were among its faculty. George C. Marshall, a 1901 graduate, served as Army Chief of Staff in W.W. II, and later as Secretary of State, devising the Marshall Plan to rebuild Europe. He was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize.Erected 1989 by Department of Historic Resources. (Marker Number I-1.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Peace • Science & Medicine • War, US Civil • War, World II • Waterways & Vessels. In addition, it is included in the National Historic Landmarks, and the Virginia Department of Historic Resources series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1839.
Location. 37° 47.329′ N, 79° 26.404′ W. Marker is in Lexington, Virginia. Marker is at the intersection of Letcher
Photographed By Craig Swain, May 28, 2011
2. Virginia Military Institute Marker
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Cabell House (within shouting distance of this marker); Hotchkiss House (within shouting distance of this marker); John Robinson (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); a different marker also named Virginia Military Institute (about 600 feet away); Sigma Nu Fraternity (about 600 feet away); William Graham (about 600 feet away); Washington and Lee University (about 700 feet away); Traveller’s Grave (about 800 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Lexington.
Also see . . .
1. Virginia Military Institute. (Submitted on June 21, 2010.)
2. George C. Marshall - Biography. The official website of the Nobel Prize (Submitted on June 21, 2010.)
National Register of Historic Places
3. Virginia Military Institute Barracks
Photographed By Bernard Fisher, May 15, 2006
4. Virginia Military Institute New Market Ceremony
Credits. This page was last revised on November 9, 2021. It was originally submitted on June 21, 2010, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia. This page has been viewed 890 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on June 21, 2010, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia. 2. submitted on May 31, 2011, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. 3, 4. submitted on June 21, 2010, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia.
