Preston Library at Virginia Military Institute, Lexington

#16 among attractions in Lexington

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Preston Library at Virginia Military Institute (address: 345 Letcher Avenue) is a place located in Lexington (Virginia state) and belongs to the category of library.

It is situated at an altitude of 1017 feet, and its geographical coordinates are 37°47'22"N latitude and 79°26'14"W longitude.

Among other places and attractions worth visiting in the area are: Cameron Hall (sport venue, 2 min walk), Virginia Military Institute Historic District (neighbourhood, 3 min walk), Virginia Military Institute (gothic revival architecture, 3 min walk).

Coordinates: 37°47'22"N, 79°26'14"W

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345 Letcher AvenueLexington United States

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Preston Library at Virginia Military Institute – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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

~1540 ftSW
Historical place, Church, History museum
University Chapel, Lexington
8 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.
0.4 miSW
Historical place, Museum, Military museum
Stonewall Jackson House, Lexington
11 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.
0.7 miSW
Monuments and statues, Cemetery
Oak Grove Cemetery, Lexington
20 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.
~580 ftN
Museum, Military museum
George C. Marshall Foundation, Lexington
3 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.
0.5 miSW
Church, Greek Revival architecture
Lexington Presbyterian Church, Lexington
13 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.
~1630 ftSW
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
First Baptist Church, Lexington
8 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.
~480 ftNE
Gothic Revival architecture, Universities and schools
Virginia Military Institute, Lexington
3 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.
0.4 miSW
37°47'14"N • 79°26'37"W
Washington and Lee University, Lexington
10 min walk • Historical place, Universities and schools
0.5 miSW
Neighbourhood
Washington and Lee University Historic District, Lexington
12 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.
0.8 miE
37°47'30"N • 79°25'19"W
Renegade Art Glass, Lexington
22 min walk • Museum, Shopping
~640 ftNE
Gothic Revival architecture
Barracks, Lexington
4 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)

Which popular attractions are close to Preston Library at Virginia Military Institute?

Nearby attractions include Virginia Military Institute Historic District, Lexington (3 min walk), Virginia Military Institute, Lexington (3 min walk), George C. Marshall Foundation, Lexington (3 min walk), Barracks, Lexington (4 min walk).