Lexington, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Washington and Lee University
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, August 21, 2012
1. Washington and Lee University Marker
Registered National
Historic Landmark
Under the provisions of the
Historic Sites Act of August 21, 1935
this site possesses exceptional value
in commemorating or illustrating
the history of the United States.
U. S. Department of the Interior
National Park Service
1972
Erected 1972 by National Park Service.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Education. In addition, it is included in the National Historic Landmarks series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1935.
Location. 37° 47.284′ N, 79° 26.542′ W. Marker is in Lexington, Virginia. It can be reached from Letcher Avenue, on the left when traveling north. Marker is located on Washington Hall on the campus of Washington and Lee University. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: 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 the North Atlantic Region, 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, one of the Confederate States of America, and the Antebellum South.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: A Difficult, Yet Undeniable, History (within shouting distance of this marker); Bell, 1890 (within shouting distance of this marker); Oklahoma Survivor Tree (within shouting distance of this marker); John Robinson (within shouting distance of this marker);
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Photographed by Bill Coughlin, August 21, 2012
2. Washington and Lee University Marker
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, August 21, 2012
3. Marker on Washington and Lee University Campus
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, August 21, 2012
4. Washington Hall
The Washington and Lee University marker is on the front of this building built in 1824.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on August 21, 2012, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 929 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on August 21, 2012, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.
