1 ► Virginia, Lexington — 9 — "Big Foot" Wm. A. Wallace —

On South Main Street (Business U.S. 11) just north of West Nelson Street (U.S. 60), on the left when traveling north.

Legendary Texas ranger. Born Lexington 1817. — — Map (db m179482) HM

2 ► Virginia, Lexington — 45 — Admiral Richard Byrd —

On South Main Street (Business U.S. 11) just north of East Nelson Street (U.S. 60), on the right when traveling north.

Youngest of his rank 1926 Medal of Honor for polar flight VMI 1904 - 1906 — — Map (db m172899) HM

3 ► Virginia, Lexington — 55 — Alben W. Barkley —

On Lee Avenue at West Nelson Street (U.S. 60), on the right when traveling north on Lee Avenue.

KY Congressman 35th V.P. USA died while speaking 1956 W&L mock convention — — Map (db m108021) HM

4 ► Virginia, Lexington — 43 — Benjamin Borden, Sr. —

On South Main Street (Business U.S. 11) just north of West Nelson Street (U.S. 60), on the left when traveling north.

Obtained royal land grant 1739 for early settlement of Rockbridge Co. — — Map (db m172905) HM

5 ► Virginia, Lexington — 44 — Benjamin C. Moomaw — Brethren Minister —

On South Main Street (Business U.S. 11) at East Nelson Street (U.S. 60), on the right when traveling north on South Main Street.

Founded Buena Vista industrial city on Maury River 1889 — — Map (db m172909) HM

6 ► Virginia, Lexington — 7 — C.M. Figgat — Cashier / Embezzler —

On South Main Street (Business U.S. 11) at West Nelson Street (U.S. 60), on the right when traveling south on South Main Street.

Broke the Bank of Lexington; fled on the C&O west 1895. — — Map (db m179479) HM

7 ► Virginia, Lexington — 8 — Col. J.T.L. Preston — Lawyer & Professor —

On South Main Street (Business U.S. 11) just north of West Nelson Street (U.S. 60), on the right when traveling south.

Founder of VMI 1839. The "Town Speaker" Lexington 1811-1890. — — Map (db m179480) HM

8 ► Virginia, Lexington — 48 — Col. James McDowell — VA Governor 1843-46 —

On West Nelson Street (U.S. 60) just east of South Jefferson Street, on the right when traveling west.

Sought free schools. Congressman. Built Col Alto 1827 — — Map (db m172924) HM

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9 ► Virginia, Lexington — 53 — Cy Twombly —

On West Nelson Street (U.S. 60) just west of South Jefferson Street, on the right when traveling west.

20th c. artist of international acclaim. Student of P. Daura. Lexington resident. — — Map (db m179477) HM

10 ► Virginia, Lexington — 35 — Cyrus H. McCormick —

On East Washington Street just east of North Main Street (Business U.S. 11), on the right when traveling west.

Pat. grain reaper 1834 A farming revolution Walnut Grove Farm Raphine, VA — — Map (db m172877) HM

11 ► Virginia, Lexington — 31 — Dr. Ephraim McDowell —

On North Main Street (Business U.S. 11) just north of West Washington Street, on the right when traveling north.

1st non-lethal ovariotomy 1809. Removed 22 lb tumor no anesthetic — — Map (db m172872) HM

12 ► Virginia, Lexington — 3 — Edward Tarr —

On South Main Street (Business U.S. 11) at West Nelson Street (U.S. 60), on the left when traveling north on South Main Street.

1st Black landowner west of Blue Ridge. Founding member 1753 Timber Ridge Church — — Map (db m172920) HM

13 ► Virginia, Lexington — 13 — Francis Henney Smith —

On South Main Street (Business U.S. 11) just north of West Nelson Street (Route 60), on the left when traveling north.

1st Supt. VMI 1839-89. Mathematician. Rebuilt VMI after Hunter's 1864 raid. — — Map (db m179487) HM

14 ► Virginia, Lexington — 34 — Frank Padget — Boatman, Slave, Savior —

On North Main Street (Business U.S. 11) just north of West Washington Street, on the right when traveling north.

Rescued 49 men from James River Flood of 1854 before drowning — — Map (db m172875) HM

15 ► Virginia, Lexington — 49 — Gen. "Bull" Paxton CSA —

On West Nelson Street (U.S. 60) just east of South Jefferson Street, on the right when traveling east.

His secessionist view angered Gen. Jackson Given command of the Stonewall Bgd. 1862 — — Map (db m172931) HM

16 ► Virginia, Lexington — 40 — Gen. David Hunter —

On South Main Street (Business U.S. 11) just north of East Nelson Street (U.S. 60), on the right when traveling north.

Formed Carolina 1st African-Am Regiment. Burned VMI in 1864 in Hunter's Raid — — Map (db m172901) HM

17 ► Virginia, Lexington — 33 — Gen. George S. Patton — "Old Blood and Guts" —

On North Main Street (Business U.S. 11) just north of West Washington Street, on the right when traveling north.

1912 Olympian. Cdr. 3rd Army WW2. 3rd generation VMI — — Map (db m172874) HM

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18 ► Virginia, Lexington — 37 — Gen. Jackson CSA — "Stonewall" —

On East Washington Street just west of North Randolph Street, on the right when traveling west.

Teacher & Gardener Laid to rest in Lexington 1863 — — Map (db m172932) HM

19 ► Virginia, Lexington — 30 — Gen. John Lejeune —

On North Main Street (Business U.S. 11) just north of West Washington Street, on the right when traveling north.

1st Marine Cmdr. Army forces 2nd Inf. WWI. Decorated by Fr & US. Superintendent VMI — — Map (db m172871) HM

20 ► Virginia, Lexington — 12 — Gen. Robert E. Lee — Soldier & Leader —

On South Main Street (Business U.S. 11) just north of West Nelson Street (U.S. 60), on the left when traveling north.

Educator & Gentleman. Pres. Washington Col. Lexington 1865-1870. — — Map (db m179485) HM

21 ► Virginia, Lexington — 38 — Gen. Samuel Houston —

On East Washington Street just east of North Randolph Street, on the right when traveling west.

Brought TX in to U.S. Gov. TN, President TX. Opposed secession. Rockbridge Co. native — — Map (db m172883) HM

22 ► Virginia, Lexington — 19 — George C. Marshall — WWII 5-Star General —

On West Washington Street at North Main Street (Business U.S. 11), on the right when traveling west on West Washington Street.

Marshall Plan 1947. Nobel Peace Prize. VMI 1897 - 1901 — — Map (db m172858) HM

23 ► Virginia, Lexington — 20 — George Washington — Nat. Brdg. Survey 1750 —

On West Washington Street just west of North Main Street (Business U.S. 11), on the right when traveling west.

His 1796 gift led to Liberty Hall renamed Washington College — — Map (db m172864) HM

24 ► Virginia, Lexington — 22 — George Wm. Crump —

On West Washington Street just west of North Main Street (Business U.S. 11), on the right when traveling west.

Congressman 1826-27. Ambassador to Chile. Washington College 1st 'streaker' 1804. — — Map (db m172855) HM

25 ► Virginia, Lexington — 27 — Harry Lee & Eliza Walker —

On North Main Street (Business U.S. 11) just south of West Henry Street, on the left when traveling north.

Harry Lee Walker Af-Am merchant Lex. meat market 20 c Activist wife, Eliza owned Blandome, Lex. — — Map (db m179493) HM

26 ► Virginia, Lexington — 47 — James Ward Wood —

On South Main Street (Business U.S. 11) just south of East Washington Street, on the right when traveling north.

Chief founder Kappa Alpha Order 1865. "…Let us cling to all that is good…" — — Map (db m172896) HM

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27 ► Virginia, Lexington — 11 — John Chavis — Minister, Educator —

On South Main Street (Business U.S. 11) just north of West Nelson Street (U.S. 60), on the left when traveling north.

1st African American student Liberty Hall Academy 1795 — — Map (db m179484) HM

28 ► Virginia, Lexington — 10 — John Letcher — Editor & Congressman —

On South Main Street (Business U.S. 11) just north of West Nelson Street (U.S. 60), on the left when traveling north.

VA. Governor 1860-64. Union burned his home. Lexington 1813-1884. — — Map (db m179483) HM

29 ► Virginia, Lexington — 51 — John Robinson — "Jockey" John —

On West Nelson Street (U.S. 60) at South Jefferson Street, on the right when traveling west on West Nelson Street.

Gambler/benefactor. Buried on W&L front campus 1826 — — Map (db m172927) HM

30 ► Virginia, Lexington — 29 — Jonathan Daniels —

On North Main Street (Business U.S. 11) just south of East Henry Street, on the right when traveling north.

VMI '61, civil rights & Episcopal martyr Took bullet to save Alabama girl in 1965 — — Map (db m172866) HM

31 ► Virginia, Lexington — 6 — Jordan and Darst — Noteworthy Builders —

On West Nelson Street (U.S. 60) at South Main Street (Business U.S. 11), on the right when traveling west on West Nelson Street.

Shaped Lexington's historic district early 1800's. — — Map (db m179478) HM

32 ► Virginia, Lexington — 23 — Keigh-Tugh-Qua — Chief "Cornstalk" —

On West Washington Street.

Shawnee warrior killed by local militia 1777 — — Map (db m172859) HM

33 ► Virginia, Lexington — 28 — Lewis Watts — "The Rhythm Makers" —

On North Main Street (Business U.S. 11) at West Henry Street, on the left when traveling north on North Main Street.

Armless musician and athlete; lifelong Lexington resident — — Map (db m172930) HM

34 ► Virginia, Lexington — 36 — Little Sorrel — CSA War Horse —

On East Washington Street just east of North Main Street (Business U.S. 11), on the right when traveling east.

General Jackson's steadfast steed Buried at VMI 1997 — — Map (db m172933) HM

35 ► Virginia, Lexington — 32 — Lt. Gen. L.B. Puller —

On North Main Street (Business U.S. 11) just north of West Washington Street, on the right when traveling north.

"Chesty" US Marine given 5 Navy Crosses. Left VMI 1918 "to go where the guns are" — — Map (db m172873) HM

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36 ► Virginia, Lexington — 57 — Margaret J. Preston — Poetess of the South —

On South Main Street (Business U.S. 11) just south of East Nelson Street (U.S. 60), on the right when traveling north.

Wrote "Beechenbrook". Father W&L President. Married VMI founder. — — Map (db m172914) HM

37 ► Virginia, Lexington — 5 — Mary McD. Greenlee — 1st Woman Settler —

On South Main Street (Business U.S. 11) at West Nelson Street (U.S. 60), on the left when traveling north on South Main Street.

Feisty tavern keeper. Regarded as a witch. Died 1809 at 102 yrs. — — Map (db m172923) HM

38 ► Virginia, Lexington — 50 — Mary Moore Brown —

On West Nelson Street (U.S. 60) just east of South Jefferson Street, on the right when traveling east.

Seized by Indians. Sold into slavery. Married Rev. Brown Brownsburg 1798. — — Map (db m172926) HM

39 ► Virginia, Lexington — 54 — Matthew F. Maury — "Pathfinder of the Seas" —

On West Nelson Street (U.S. 60) just east of Lee Avenue when traveling west.

Physics Chair, VMI 1868 - 1873 — — Map (db m172929) HM

40 ► Virginia, Lexington — 15 — Mel Greenburg —

On South Main Street (Business U.S. 11) just south of West Washington Street, on the left when traveling north.

Confidence man. Hoodwinked locals. Lexington 1974. — — Map (db m179489) HM

41 ► Virginia, Lexington — 17 — Meriwether Lewis — 1774 - 1809 —

On South Main Street (Business U.S. 11) just south of West Washington Street, on the left when traveling north.

Commander of the Lewis & Clark expedition. — — Map (db m179491) HM

42 ► Virginia, Lexington — 1 — Michael Miley —

On South Main Street (Business U.S. 11) at West Nelson Street (U.S. 60), on the left when traveling north on South Main Street.

Groundbreaking photographer of post-war life in R.E. Lee's Rockbridge — — Map (db m172919) HM

43 ► Virginia, Lexington — 2 — Mike Seeger —

On South Main Street (Business U.S. 11) at West Nelson Street (U.S. 60), on the left when traveling north on South Main Street.

Nominated 6 Grammys. Lost City Ramblers. Musician, Folklorist. Lexington 1981 - 2009 — — Map (db m172921) HM

44 ► Virginia, Lexington — 21 — Moses Jacob Ezekiel — VMI 1st Jewish Cadet —

On West Washington Street just west of North Main Street (Business U.S. 11), on the right when traveling west.

Battle of New Market. Famous sculptor "Va. Mourns Her Dead" — — Map (db m172856) HM

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45 ► Virginia, Lexington — 52 — Pamela H. Simpson — Preservationist, Author & Leader —

On West Nelson Street (U.S. 60) just west of South Jefferson Street, on the right when traveling west.

1st female tenured prof at W&L 1973 — — Map (db m172928) HM

46 ► Virginia, Lexington — 25 — Patsy Cline — Country Music Legend —

On West Washington Street just east of North Jefferson Street (Business U.S. 11), on the right when traveling west.

Lived at Wood's Creek Lexington, 1930's — — Map (db m172863) HM

47 ► Virginia, Lexington — 39 — Phil "Old Dixie" Nunn — The "Gentle Giant" —

On South Randolph Street just south of East Washington Street, on the left when traveling south.

Born a slave; sold postcards of self at McCrum's Drugs Lex — — Map (db m172885) HM

48 ► Virginia, Lexington — 24 — Pierre Daura — Modernist Painter —

On West Washington Street just west of North Main Street (Business U.S. 11), on the right when traveling west.

Cercle Et Carr E" 1930. Home and studio in Rockbridge Baths — — Map (db m172861) HM

49 ► Virginia, Lexington — 41 — Rev. A. Alexander —

On South Main Street (Business U.S. 11) just north of East Nelson Street (U.S. 60), on the right when traveling north.

1772-1851 President Hampden-Sydney Coll. 1st Prof. Princeton Theological Seminary — — Map (db m172908) HM

50 ► Virginia, Lexington — 58 — Rev. Lylburn Downing —

On South Main Street (Business U.S. 11) just north of East Preston Street, on the right when traveling north.

T.J. Jackson taught his enslaved parents. Native & namesake of Lex Af-Am School 1927 — — Map (db m172915) HM

51 ► Virginia, Lexington — 14 — Rev. William Graham —

On South Main Street (Business U.S. 11) just north of West Nelson Street (U.S. 60), on the left when traveling north.

Est. W&L in Lex. as Liberty Hall Academy. Principal 1774-1976. Buried by Lee Chapel. — — Map (db m179488) HM

52 ► Virginia, Lexington — Ruth McCulloch — B. 1876 —

On East Washington Street just east of South Randolph Street, on the right when traveling east.

Co-founded Rockbridge Historical Soc. 1939. Started 'Ignorance' & Bl. Rdg. Garden Clubs — — Map (db m172882) HM

53 ► Virginia, Lexington — 46 — Samuel Zenas Ammen —

On South Main Street (Business U.S. 11) just south of East Washington Street, on the right when traveling north.

Practical founder transformed Kappa Alpha Order 1866-67 at Washington College — — Map (db m172898) HM

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54 ► Virginia, Lexington — 57 — Soldier John Grisby —

On South Main Street (Business U.S. 11) just south of East Nelson Street (U.S. 60), on the right when traveling north.

Patriarch of 7 Hills Houses of Rockbridge. 1st buried at Falling Spring Church 1794 — — Map (db m172913) HM

55 ► Virginia, Lexington — 4 — Thomas Jefferson —

On South Main Street (U.S. 11) at West Nelson Street (U.S. 60), on the left when traveling north on South Main Street.

VA Gov; 3rd US Pres. Buys Natural Bridge 1774: "Most sublime of nature's works" — — Map (db m172922) HM

56 ► Virginia, Lexington — 26 — Traveller — CSA War Horse —

On West Washington Street just east of North Jefferson Street (Business U.S. 11), on the right when traveling west.

R.E. Lee's companion in war & peace. Buried at W&L — — Map (db m173860) HM

57 ► Virginia, Lexington — 18 — William Clark —

On South Main Street (Business U.S. 11) just south of West Washington Street, on the left when traveling north.

Of the Lewis & Clark expedition; at Shield's Tavern 1809. — — Map (db m179492) HM

58 ► Virginia, Lexington — 42 — William E. Wilcher —

On South Main Street (Business U.S. 11) just north of West Nelson Street (U.S. 60), on the left when traveling north.

Last man hanged in Lexington, VA, Aug. 3, 1906 — — Map (db m172903) HM

59 ► Virginia, Lexington — 16 — Wm. Nelson Pendleton — Rector Grace Church —

On South Main Street (Business U.S. 11) just south of West Washington Street, on the left when traveling north.

Lee's artillery gen. 'Baptised' cannons. Lived in Lex. 1853-83. — — Map (db m179490) HM

60 ► Virginia, Lexington — 56 — Zachariah Johnston —

On South Main Street (Business U.S. 11) at East Mason Street (U.S. 60), on the right when traveling north on South Main Street.

State Delegate 1785. Promoted religious liberty. Lived at Stone House, Lex. — — Map (db m172911) HM