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.[3]
Lexington Historic District | |
 View of North Main Street, 2017 | |
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| Location | Roughly bounded by Chesapeake and Ohio RR, Graham and Jackson Aves., and Estill and Jordan Sts., Lexington, Virginia |
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| Coordinates | 37°47′9″N 79°26′25″W / 37.78583°N 79.44028°W |
| Area | 600 acres (240 ha) |
| Built | 1823 |
| Built by | A.J. Davis, John Jordan |
| Architectural style | Greek Revival, Queen Anne, "Picturesque Cottage" |
| NRHP reference No. | 72001506[1] |
| VLR No. | 117-0027 |
| Significant dates | |
| Added to NRHP | July 26, 1972 |
| Designated VLR | March 2, 1971[2] |
It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1972.[1]
Gallery
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Washington Hall, Washington and Lee University -
The Castle -
References
edit- ^ a b "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
- ^ "Virginia Landmarks Register". Virginia Department of Historic Resources. Retrieved March 19, 2013.
- ^ Virginia Historic Landmarks Commission Staff (January 1971). "National Register of Historic Places Inventory/Nomination: Lexington Historic District" (PDF). Virginia Department of Historic Resources. and accompanying photo and accompanying map
External links
edit- Historic American Buildings Survey (HABS) No. VA-897, "Main Street Area Survey, Lexington, Lexington, VA", 3 photos, 2 data pages, 1 photo caption page
- HABS No. VA-897-A, "Main Street Area Survey, Central Hotel, 15 North Main Street, Lexington, Lexington, VA", 1 photo, 2 data pages, 1 photo caption page
- HABS No. VA-897-B, "Main Street Area Survey, Baxter House, 18 North Main Street, Lexington, Lexington, VA", 1 photo, 2 data pages, 1 photo caption page
- HABS No. VA-897-C, "Main Street Area Survey, Jacob M. Ruff House, 21 North Main Street, Lexington, Lexington, VA", 1 photo, 2 data pages, 1 photo caption page
- HABS No. VA-897-D, "Main Street Area Survey, Sheridan Livery Stable, 29-33 North Main Street, Lexington, Lexington, VA", 1 photo, 2 data pages, 1 photo caption page
- HABS No. VA-897-E, "Main Street Area Survey, Willson-Walker House, 30 North Main Street, Lexington, Lexington, VA", 2 photos, 2 data pages, 1 photo caption page
- HABS No. VA-897-F, "Main Street Area Survey, Troubadour Theatre, North Main Street, Lexington, Lexington, VA", 1 photo, 2 data pages, 1 photo caption page