University Chapel, Lexington

Name: University Chapel
Address: 11-17 Letcher Ave, Lexington, 24450, United States
Telephone: +1 540-463-8768

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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. Lee, who was president of the school, and after whom the university is, in part, named. The Victorian brick architectural design was probably the work of his son, George Washington Custis Lee, with details contributed by Col. Thomas Williamson, an architect and professor of engineering at the neighboring Virginia Military Institute. Upon completion and during Robert E. Lee's lifetime it was known as the College Chapel. Lee was buried beneath the chapel in 1870. ()

Built: 1867 (157 years ago)Coordinates: 37°47'15"N, 79°26'30"W

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11-17 Letcher AveLexington 24450 United States

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+1 540-463-8768

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University Chapel – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Stonewall Jackson House, Oak Grove Cemetery, George C. Marshall Foundation, Lexington Presbyterian Church.

~990 ftS
Historical place, Museum, Military museum
Stonewall Jackson House, Lexington
5 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
14 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.
~1910 ftNE
Museum, Military museum
George C. Marshall Foundation, Lexington
10 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.
~1340 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.
~650 ftSE
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
First Baptist Church, Lexington
4 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.
0.4 miNE
Gothic Revival architecture, Universities and schools
Virginia Military Institute, Lexington
10 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.
1.4 miSW
Garden, Park
Boxerwood Gardens, Lexington
37 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.
~490 ftW
37°47'14"N • 79°26'37"W
Washington and Lee University, Lexington
3 min walk • Historical place, Universities and schools
~930 ftSW
Neighbourhood
Washington and Lee University Historic District, Lexington
5 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.
1.1 miE
37°47'30"N • 79°25'19"W
Renegade Art Glass, Lexington
29 min walk • Museum, Shopping
0.4 miNE
Gothic Revival architecture
Barracks, Lexington
11 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.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is University Chapel open?

University Chapel is open:

Monday 9 am - 5 pm
Tuesday 9 am - 5 pm
Wednesday 9 am - 5 pm
Thursday 9 am - 5 pm
Friday 9 am - 5 pm
Saturday 9 am - 5 pm
Sunday 1 pm - 5 pm

Which popular attractions are close to University Chapel?

Nearby attractions include Washington and Lee University, Lexington (3 min walk), First Baptist Church, Lexington (4 min walk), Lexington Historic District, Lexington (4 min walk), Alexander–Withrow House, Lexington (4 min walk).