Lexington, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)

William Graham

1746 - 1799

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, August 21, 2012

1. William Graham Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Was the founder and first rector of Liberty Hall Academy which was later to become Washington and Lee University.

He was first buried in the churchyard of St. John’s Church, Richmond, VA.

In 1911 his remains were brought to Lexington and now lie here beneath the original tombstone, near the grave of his friend and classmate, “Lighthorse Harry” Lee, on the campus of the school he administered and loved.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Cemeteries & Burial Sites. A significant historical year for this entry is 1911.

Location. 37° 47.251′ N, 79° 26.496′ W. Marker is in Lexington, Virginia. Marker can be reached from Letcher Avenue, on the left when traveling north. Marker is located next to Lee Chapel on the grounds 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.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Traveller’s Grave (within shouting distance of this marker); General Lee’s Beloved Traveller (within shouting distance of this marker); Washington and Lee University (within shouting distance of this marker);

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John Robinson (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Washington and Lee University (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Cyrus Hall McCormick (about 300 feet away); Christopher James Coffland '88 (about 300 feet away); David Rohrer Herr, Jr. '84 (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Lexington.

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, August 21, 2012

2. William Graham Marker

Tombstone of William Graham image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, August 21, 2012

3. Tombstone of William Graham

Marker at Wash. & Lee University image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, August 21, 2012

4. Marker at Wash. & Lee University

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, August 21, 2012

5. William Graham Marker

The marker and grave of William Graham are located next to Lee Chapel, seen in the background.

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on August 23, 2012, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 523 times since then and 8 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on August 23, 2012, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.