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

William Graham

1746 - 1799

Photographed by Bill Coughlin, August 21, 2012

1. William Graham Marker

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. It 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.

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: Traveller’s Grave (within shouting distance of this marker); General Lee’s Beloved Traveller (within shouting distance of this marker); Oklahoma Survivor Tree (within shouting distance of this marker); Washington and Lee University (within shouting distance of this marker); John Robinson (within shouting

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distance of this marker); a different marker also named 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). 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 770 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on August 23, 2012, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.