Lexington, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
The Cabell House
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, August 21, 2012
1. The Cabell House Marker
of
William Henry Cabell
Cadet First Sergeant, Co. D.
VMI Class of 1865
killed at the
Battle of New Market
May 15, 1864
Established by his descendants
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. A significant historical month for this entry is May 1926.
Location. 37° 47.344′ N, 79° 26.39′ W. Marker is in Lexington, Virginia. Marker is at the intersection of Letcher Avenue and Maiden Lane, on the left when traveling east on Letcher Avenue. Marker is located on the grounds of the Virginia Military Institute. 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. Virginia Military Institute: A National Historic Landmark (within shouting distance of this marker); Hotchkiss House (within shouting distance of this marker); Virginia Military Institute (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Major General Francis H. Smith (about 300 feet away); The Hall-Poindexter House (about 500 feet away); The Diamond Hill Neighborhood (about 500 feet away); The Knights of Pythias Building (about 500 feet away); Sigma Nu Fraternity (about 500 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. Marker at VMI
The marker can be seen here to the right of the front door.
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, August 21, 2012
3. The Cabell House
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, August 21, 2012
4. Battle of New Market
This painting of the Battle of New Market can be seen in the nearby Jackson Memorial Hall. Painted by 1880 VMI graduate Benjamin West Clinedinst, it depicts the cadet charge where Cadet William Cabell was killed.
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, August 21, 2012
5. Inside Jackson Memorial Hall
The flags in Jackson Memorial Hall are from each of the 26 states that existed in 1839, the year that VMI was founded.
Internet Archive
6. Cadet Captain Wm. H. Cabell
(Nov. 13, 1845 - May 15, 1864)
(Nov. 13, 1845 - May 15, 1864)
From The Century Magazine, Vol. XXXVII, No. 3, January 1889.
Credits. This page was last revised on October 17, 2020. It was originally submitted on August 25, 2012, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 542 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on August 25, 2012, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 6. submitted on October 14, 2020, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland.
