Washington and Lee University, Lexington

Name: Washington and Lee University
Address: Jefferson St., Lexington, United States
Telephone: +1 540-463-8768

#11 among attractions in Lexington

Historical place, Universities and schools

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Washington and Lee University (address: Jefferson St.) is a place located in Lexington (Virginia state) and belongs to the category of historical place, universities and schools.

It is situated at an altitude of 1050 feet, and its geographical coordinates are 37°47'14"N latitude and 79°26'37"W longitude.

Among other places and attractions worth visiting in the area are: University Chapel (historical place, 3 min walk), Washington and Lee University Historic District (neighbourhood, 3 min walk), Alexander–Withrow House (neighbourhood, 5 min walk).

Coordinates: 37°47'14"N, 79°26'37"W

Address

Jefferson St.Lexington United States

Contact

+1 540-463-8768

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Washington and Lee University – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: University Chapel, Stonewall Jackson House, Oak Grove Cemetery, George C. Marshall Foundation.

~490 ftE
Historical place, Church, History museum
University Chapel, Lexington
3 min walk • University Chapel of Washington and Lee University is a National Historic Landmark in Lexington, Virginia. It was constructed during 1867–68 at the request of Robert E.
~1090 ftSE
Historical place, Museum, Military museum
Stonewall Jackson House, Lexington
6 min walk • The Stonewall Jackson House, located at 8 East Washington Street in the Historic District of Lexington, Virginia, was the residence of Confederate general Thomas "Stonewall" Jackson from 1858 to 1861.
0.5 miS
Monuments and statues, Cemetery
Oak Grove Cemetery, Lexington
13 min walk • The Oak Grove Cemetery, originally known as the Presbyterian Cemetery, is located on South Main Street in downtown Lexington, Virginia, less than a mile from the campuses of Washington and Lee University and the Virginia Military Institute.
0.4 miNE
Museum, Military museum
George C. Marshall Foundation, Lexington
12 min walk • The George C. Marshall Foundation in Lexington, Virginia, was commissioned by President Harry S. Truman in order to preserve the papers of General George C. Marshall. Marshall served as Army chief of staff, secretary of state and defense and received the Nobel Peace Prize in 1953 for the Marshall Plan.
~1260 ftS
Church, Greek Revival architecture
Lexington Presbyterian Church, Lexington
7 min walk • Lexington Presbyterian Church is a historic Presbyterian church building at Main and Nelson Streets in Lexington, Virginia. It was designed by architect Thomas U. Walter in 1843, and completed in 1845.
~960 ftSE
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
First Baptist Church, Lexington
5 min walk • First Baptist Church, originally known as Lexington African Baptist Church, is a historic Baptist church building in the city of Lexington, Virginia, United States.
0.5 miNE
Gothic Revival architecture, Universities and schools
Virginia Military Institute, Lexington
12 min walk • Virginia Military Institute is a public senior military college in Lexington, Virginia. It was founded in 1839 as America's first state military college and is the oldest public senior military college in the United States.
1.3 miSW
Garden, Park
Boxerwood Gardens, Lexington
34 min walk • Boxerwood Nature Center and Woodland Garden is a 15-acre arboretum featuring both native and unusual plant specimens, located within a larger preserve at 963 Ross Road near Lexington in Rockbridge County, Virginia, United States in the Shenandoah Valley.
~580 ftS
Neighbourhood
Washington and Lee University Historic District, Lexington
3 min walk • The Washington and Lee University Historic District is a National Historic Landmark District encompassing the historic core elements of the campus of Washington and Lee University in Lexington, Virginia.
1.2 miE
37°47'30"N • 79°25'19"W
Renegade Art Glass, Lexington
31 min walk • Museum, Shopping
0.5 miNE
Gothic Revival architecture
Barracks, Lexington
13 min walk • The Old Barracks is a historic building on the campus of the Virginia Military Institute in Lexington, Virginia. Built in 1848 and repeatedly enlarged and redesigned by a succession of architects, it includes at its core the oldest surviving building of the campus.

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Which popular attractions are close to Washington and Lee University?

Nearby attractions include University Chapel, Lexington (3 min walk), Washington and Lee University Historic District, Lexington (3 min walk), Alexander–Withrow House, Lexington (5 min walk), Reid–White–Philbin House, Lexington (5 min walk).

Washington and Lee University, Lexington

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Washington and Lee University – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Washington and Lee University?