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Lexington, Virginia
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The district houses both Washington and Lee University and the Virginia Military Institute, making it a hub of educational history and architecture.
The district features a rich tapestry of architectural styles, including Greek Revival, Gothic Revival, and Federal, reflecting its development from the early 19th century onward.
Confederate General Stonewall Jackson is interred in the Stonewall Jackson Memorial Cemetery, located within the historic district.
This house, where Jackson lived before the Civil War, is now a museum dedicated to his life and times, offering insights into 19th-century life in Lexington.
After the Civil War, Robert E. Lee served as president of Washington College, now Washington and Lee University, and is buried in the Lee Chapel on campus.
Lexington served as a strategic location during the Civil War, with both its universities playing roles in the Confederate war effort.
The district was designated as a National Historic Landmark in 1971, recognizing its historical and architectural significance.
The district is home to several historic churches, including the Lexington Presbyterian Church, which dates back to 1845 and is known for its Greek Revival architecture.
