A rockaway is a low, four wheeled pleasure carriage with a standing top, open at the sides. It is named for the town of Rockaway, New Jersey, where they were originally made. Jackson probably bought his rockaway in 1859, possibly from the local . . . — — Map (db m15641) HM
Founded at Virginia Military Institute January 1, 1869 on a rock ledge formerly located 65 yards north west of this spot Cadet Founders James Frank Hopkins Greenfield Quarles James McIlvaine Riley Erected August 25, 1935 during the Twenty-seventh . . . — — Map (db m58710) HM
The Alexander-Withrow House is one of the oldest surviving structures in Lexington. Dating from ca. 1793, it was built by William Alexander one of the area’s first settlers and the town’s first postmaster. A large and distinctive building, with . . . — — Map (db m58736) HM
Dedicated to the memory 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 — — Map (db m58749) HM
(Original Plaque): These smooth-bore six-pounder cannon were received at V.M.I. early in June, 1848, and were especially cast lighter than standard, at Watervleit Arsenal. Each bears the seal of Virginia. They were used in war by the Richmond . . . — — Map (db m42966) HM
Andrew Reid, the first clerk of Rockbridge County court, built the Castle in the early 1790s to serve as his law office. Fortunately, he also kept the county court records here, and thus the heavy fieldstone walls protected them from the 1796 fire . . . — — Map (db m152584) HM
The Diamond Hill neighborhood was the center of the African American community in Lexington during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. One of the earliest landholders in the neighborhood was John T. L. Preston, a founder of the Virginia . . . — — Map (db m231172) HM
Field Marshal the Right Honorable Viscount Wolseley, K.P., G.C.B., G.M., G.C.M.G. British soldier of the highest rank, says: “The fame of Stonewall Jackson is no longer the exclusive property of Virginia and the South; it has become the . . . — — Map (db m165934) HM
The Hall-Poindexter House, demolished in 2013, is an example of the modest wood-frame structures characteristic of the African-American community of Diamond Hill. Built around 1877, the home remained in the Hall-Poindexter family until purchased . . . — — Map (db m231171) HM
Virginia Military Institute instructor Maj. Thomas J. Jackson (1824-1863) and his second wife, Mary Anna Morrison (1831-1915), bought this house in 1858. Built ca. 1801, this typical middle-class dwelling was the only house Jackson ever owned. . . . — — Map (db m206516) HM
This house is a fine example of the Valley Federal style with elegant detailing including the fanlight over the front door and a molded brick cornice. When the streets were lowered in 1851, the entrance was reoriented to the side. The Ruff Family . . . — — Map (db m58732) HM
Originally located some 100 yards north on Main Street, the Knights of Pythias Building was relocated to its present site in 2014 during the construction of the VMI Corps Physical Fitness Training Facility. For over 75 years the building played a . . . — — Map (db m231173) HM
Designed in the Federal Style
by
Thomas Usted Walter
Nationally known for his work on the U.S. Capitol and later in Lexington for his plan for the Greek Revival Presbyterian Church — — Map (db m179494) HM
The Sheridan Livery Inn was built in 1887 by John Sheridan, an Irish immigrant who had fought in the Civil War and become a prominent local businessman and civic leader. He marked the date and the purpose of the building with two decorative . . . — — Map (db m172934) HM
Alexander T. Sloan and his wife, prominent local hotel keepers, bought the land at the corner of Randolph and Washington Streets in 1844 and proceeded to build their “mansion house” and several “tenements.” This house, at . . . — — Map (db m58735) HM
This typical Federal-style town house, with a later stone addition, was the home of Thomas Jonathan Jackson and his wife, Mary Anna. They lived here with five of their six slaves before the Civil War.
After her husband’s death in 1863, Mrs. . . . — — Map (db m15638) HM
This building is dedicated to the memory of T. David Grist, 1956 - 2014, Founding President and CEO of CornerStone Bank. He was passionate about this community. He was our visionary, our leader and in a true sense, our cornerstone. — — Map (db m172906) HM
Traveller Horse of Gen. Robert E. Lee Placed by Virginia Div UDC May 8, 1971 [ Second Marker : ] Traveller’s Grave This renovation and landscaping honors Anne Wilson in appreciation for her service to Washington and Lee as the . . . — — Map (db m58611) HM
Remember your Rockbridge County Veterans
"For to live in hearts we leave behind is not to die"
They gave youth, mind, and body
Honoring all veterans of Korea
Honoring all veterans of Rockbridge County
For those who . . . — — Map (db m172890) WM
Virginia Military Institute was founded in 1839, becoming the nation’s first state-sponsored military college. Consistently ranked among America’s best undergraduate colleges, VMI educates the citizen-soldier by offering a rigorous academic program . . . — — Map (db m58864) HM
Virginia Military Institute was founded in 1839, becoming the nation's first state-sponsored military college. Consistently ranked among America's best undergraduate liberal art colleges, VMI educates the citizen-soldier by offering a rigorous . . . — — Map (db m172937) HM
Virginia Military Institute was founded in 1839, becoming the nation's first state-sponsored military college. Consistently ranked among America's best undergraduate liberal art colleges, VMI educates the citizen-soldier by offering a rigorous . . . — — Map (db m231170) HM
The nation's first state military college, VMI was founded in 1839 on the concept of the citizen-soldier. The Corps of Cadets fought as a unit in the 1864 Battle of New Market. Confederate General "Stonewall" Jackson and oceanographer Matthew . . . — — Map (db m32100) HM
A state military, engineering and arts college, founded in 1839. Graduates of it have taken a prominent part in every war since the Mexican War, 2,000 of them serving in the World War. The cadets fought as a corps at New Market in 1864. Among the . . . — — Map (db m50376) HM
VMI is an undergraduate public college founded in 1839 with the mission of preparing citizen-soldiers to serve in both civilian and military capacities. It is the oldest state-supported military college in the nation. Alexander J. Davis designed its . . . — — Map (db m206515) HM
Company A. Henry A. Wise, Jr., Captain Commanding. C. H. Minge, Cadet Captain. W. C. Hardy, Lieutenant • W. Morson, Lieutenant • E. M. Ross, Sergeant • W. B. Shaw, Sergeant • W. T. Duncan, Sergeant • J. Douglass, Sergeant • H. . . . — — Map (db m143960) HM
Men of the Virginia Military Institute who died in the Armed Services in World War II 1941 – 1946 Reid Stanley Aaron Va. 1940 • Hawes Netherlands Adams N.J. 1943 • James Rivers Adams Va. 1931 • George David Akers Va. 1948 – A • . . . — — Map (db m63836) WM
has been designated a Registered National Historic Landmark Under the provisions of the Historic Sites Act of August 21, 1935 this site possesses exceptional value in commemorating or illustrating the history of the United States. U. S. . . . — — Map (db m58613) HM
Founded, 1749, as Augusta Academy, near Greenville; reestablished at Timber Ridge, May, 1776, as Liberty Hall Academy; moved to Lexington and chartered as a college, 1782; endowed by George Washington, 1796, and named for him. Under presidency, . . . — — Map (db m12271) HM
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 . . . — — Map (db m58696) HM
William Henry Ruffner, educational reformer, clergyman, and geologist, was born in Lexington on 11 Feb. 1824. After pursuing careers as a preacher and a geological surveyor, he was appointed in 1870 as Virginia's first superintendent of public . . . — — Map (db m23806) HM
A fine example of the Classical Revival style, this temple-fronted structure was built by the local firm of John Jordan and Samuel Darst for Captain William Willson, merchant, postmaster and treasurer of Washington College. Responsible for . . . — — Map (db m172870) HM
To the memory of the sons of
Washington and Lee University
who sacrificed their lives for the cause of freedom in the service of our country and her allies. 1914-1918
George Moncrief Anderton, '12 •
Howard Baker Barton, '17 • . . . — — Map (db m179467) WM
This wall was given by the Class of 1943 in loving memory of classmates who lost their lives during World War II
Richard Miller Bassett •
Ross Beason, Jr. •
Walter Irving Chudleigh, Jr. •
Enoch Claybourn Devane, Jr. •
Gene Frederick . . . — — Map (db m179437) WM
To the memory of the sons of
Washington and Lee University
who sacrificed their lives for the cause of freedom in the service of our country and her allies
1941 - 1945
George Gordon Alford '42 •
Douglas Theodore Allen, Jr. '44 • . . . — — Map (db m179460) WM
On March 2, 1793, the noted soldier and statesman Sam Houston was born in a log cabin on a nearby knoll. Houston served with distinction in the U.S. Army and later as a congressman and governor of Tennessee before moving to Texas in the 1830s. In . . . — — Map (db m32089) HM
In a cabin on the hilltop to the east Sam Houston was born, March 2, 1793. As commander-in-chief of the Texas army, he won the battle of San Jacinto, which secured Texan independence, April 21, 1836. He was President of Texas, 1836-1838, 1841-1844; . . . — — Map (db m32087) HM
Sam Houston was born in a log house just east of here 2 March 1793. His family moved to Tennessee in 1807. After serving in the U.S. Army during the War of 1812, Houston studied law, was twice elected to the U.S. House of Representatives, and became . . . — — Map (db m211083) HM
The private residence of the Thompson family since 1848, Church Hill is listed on both the Virginia Historic Landmarks Register and the National Register of Historic Places. Church Hill is available by reservation for lodging and private . . . — — Map (db m185668) HM
The oldest congregation in the Fincastle Presbytery, the Falling Spring Presbyterian Church, was organized before 1748. The Hanover Presbytery met here in October, 1780. The present Gothic Revival church was constructed of slave-made brick during . . . — — Map (db m165888) HM
Jane Todd, pioneer heroine of abdominal surgery, was born 12-23-1763 just west of here across Whistle Creek near Todd’s Mill. She married Thomas Crawford in 1794. In 1809 she rode 60 Mi. on horseback to the home of Dr. Ephraim McDowell in Danville, . . . — — Map (db m32137) HM
This school, which was founded in 1777 and finally grew into Washington and Lee University, stood a short distance to the southwest of this point. — — Map (db m32083) HM
This is the site of the first church, built 1746. Just northeast was the birthplace of William McCutchan Morrison, born, 1867, died, 1918. A missionary to the Belgian Congo, he translated the Bible into native languages and exposed conditions there. . . . — — Map (db m122189) HM
Future Confederate Lt. Gen. Thomas J. "Stonewall" Jackson and his second wife, Mary Anna Morrison, owned a house on Washington Street from 1859 to 1861, while he taught at the Virginia Military Institute. It is the only house he ever owned. A . . . — — Map (db m32099) HM
Home of Colonel John Bowyer, an officer in the Revolutionary War, and of General E.F. Paxton, commander of the Stonewall Brigade, killed at Chancellorsville May 3, 1863. — — Map (db m67318) HM