National Register of Historic Places

Lexington Historic District

Lexington (Independent City), Lexington County, Virginia
Listed
July 25, 1972
Type
District
Period
Listed
Ref No.
72001506

About this property

The Lexington Historic District is a national historic district located at Lexington, Virginia. It includes 11 contributing buildings on 600 acres (240 ha) and dates from 1823. It includes Greek Revival, Queen Anne, "Picturesque Cottage", and other architecture. Notable buildings include Washington Hall located on the campus of Washington and Lee University, the Virginia Military Institute, Court House, Presbyterian Manse, Halestones, and The Castle. Located in the district are the separately listed Alexander-Withrow House, Barracks, Virginia Military Institute, the Stonewall Jackson House, Lee Chapel, Lexington Presbyterian Church, Reid-White-Philbin House, and Stono. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1972.

Location

Lexington (Independent City), Lexington County, Virginia
37.78731, -79.43804

Categories

COMMUNITY PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENTMILITARYEDUCATIONARCHITECTURE
Sources

Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).

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Nearby Historic Sites

First Baptist Church-Lexington
Industrial
0.2 mi
Lee Chapel, Washington and Lee University
Industrial
0.2 mi
Blandome
Industrial
0.2 mi
Washington and Lee University Historic District
Listed
0.2 mi
Alexander-Withrow House
Early Republic
0.2 mi

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When was Lexington Historic District listed on the National Register?

Lexington Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on July 25, 1972.

What type of historic resource is Lexington Historic District?

Lexington Historic District is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Lexington Historic District?

The period of significance for Lexington Historic District is recorded as the listed era.

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