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John Robinson

 
 
John Robinson Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, August 21, 2012
1. John Robinson Marker
Inscription.  
Honor to whom honor
Sacred to the memory
of
John Robinson
a native of Ireland,
a soldier of
Washington,
and a magnificent benefactor
of Washington College
Born A.D. 1754
Died A.D. 1826
Erected 1855
Restored 1939

 
Erected 1855.
 
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Education. A significant historical year for this entry is 1754.
 
Location. 37° 47.293′ N, 79° 26.494′ W. Marker is in Lexington, Virginia. Marker can be reached from Letcher Avenue, on the left when traveling east. Marker is located on the grounds of Washington and Lee University, in front of the Reeves Center. 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. Washington and Lee University (within shouting distance of this marker); William Graham (within shouting distance of this marker); Traveller’s Grave (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); General Lee’s Beloved Traveller (about 300 feet away); Hotchkiss House (about
John Robinson Monument image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, August 21, 2012
2. John Robinson Monument
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300 feet away); a different marker also named Washington and Lee University (about 400 feet away); Cyrus Hall McCormick (about 400 feet away); Virginia Military Institute: A National Historic Landmark (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Lexington.
 
John Robinson Monument image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, August 21, 2012
3. John Robinson Monument
Marker at Wash. & Lee University image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, August 21, 2012
4. 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 627 times since then and 5 times this year. Photos:   1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on August 24, 2012, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.

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Apr. 2, 2023