Lexington, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Morris House
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, August 21, 2012
1. Morris House Marker
of
Washington and Lee University
Built 1842 as a faculty home.
Restored 1986 as the University guest center
by
Mr. & Mrs. Morris
of
Houston, Texas
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Education. A significant historical year for this entry is 1842.
Location. 37° 47.243′ N, 79° 26.587′ W. Marker is in Lexington, Virginia. It can be reached from Letcher Avenue, on the left when traveling east. Marker is located 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: Cyrus Hall McCormick (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Cyrus Hall McCormick (within shouting distance of this marker); Lee-Jackson House (within shouting distance of this marker); Washington and Lee University (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); General Lees Beloved Traveller (about 300 feet away); Travellers Grave (about 400 feet away); Last Home of Traveller (about 400 feet away); Grace Church (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Lexington.
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Photographed by Bill Coughlin, August 21, 2012
2. Morris House Marker
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, August 21, 2012
3. Marker at Wash. & Lee University
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on August 24, 2012, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 1,072 times since then and 79 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 24, 2012, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.
