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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Lexington,_VirginiaLexington, Virginia - Wikipedia

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   Lexington is within the Shenandoah Valley about 57 miles (92 km) east of the West Virginia border and is about 50 miles (80 km) north of Roanoke, Virginia. First settled in 1778, Lexington is best known as the home of the Virginia Military Institute and Washington and Lee University.

2. historicvirginiatravel.com › things-to-do-in15 Fun Things to do in Lexington Virginia {Charming Downtown ...

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   • Walk through gorgeous Washington and Lee University. Washington and Lee University is one of the most beautiful campuses in Virginia. The school is a private institution with liberal arts programs and an undergraduate student body of about 2,300 students.
   • Admire the Lee Chapel and Museum. If you’re looking for a historical and educational site to visit while in Lexington, Virginia, look no further than the Lee Chapel and Museum.
   • Learn about 19th Century life at Miller’s House Museum. This museum is a great place to visit for those who want to learn more about the everyday life of a typical family during the Civil War.
   • Go back in time at the Stonewall Jackson House. The Stonewall Jackson House is a museum in Lexington, Virginia that reconstructs the house to its former splendor.

3. www.britannica.com › place › Lexington-VirginiaLexington | Colonial Town, Battle of, Historic District ...

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   Lexington, city, seat (1777) of Rockbridge county (though administratively independent of it), west-central Virginia, U.S. It lies in the Shenandoah Valley, on the Maury River, 30 miles (48 km) northwest of Lynchburg.

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4. blueridgemountainstravelguide.com › things-to-doThe 15 Best Things to Do in Lexington VA & Natural Bridge VA

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   • Drive the Blue Ridge Parkway. Located 11 miles west of the Blue Ridge Parkway, Lexington VA offers accessibility to the world-renowned scenic route, while also providing an array of attractions and activities in town.
   • Explore Downtown Lexington VA. You don’t have to be a hardcore history buff to get a kick out of exploring downtown Lexington VA, but it certainly helps.
   • Hike the Crabtree Falls Trail. Though it’s often confused with the Crabtree Falls near Little Switzerland NC, this popular waterfall in Montebello VA is easily one of the most beautiful hiking trails in the Virginia mountains.
   • Lexington Carriage Company Historical Tour. Lexington has a total land area of just 2.5 square miles, and the heart of Historic Downtown Lexington is essentially just 16 square blocks.

5. lexingtonvirginia.com › visitors-guideVisitor's Guide - Lexington, Virginia

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   From legendary attractions to charming Main Street shops, memorable dining to exploring the great outdoors, we’re looking forward to your visit. In fact, we’ve even arranged a guide.

   • Location: 106 E. Washington St, Lexington, 24450, Virginia

6. www.lexingtonva.comVisiting Lexington - Your Guide to Our Scenic, Historic Towns ...

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   OUR TOWNS. Northern Rockbridge County: beautiful vistas, authentic communities and interesting locations. See the ruins of the 'railroad that never was' by driving south down Plank Road in Rockbridge County. Righteous and Rascals of Rockbridge Trail showcases the area's notables.

7. www.wikiwand.com › en › Lexington,_VirginiaLexington, Virginia - Wikiwand

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   Lexington is an independent city in Shenandoah Valley of Virginia, United States. At the 2020 census, the population was 7,320. It is the county seat of Rockbridge County, although the two are separate jurisdictions, and is combined with it for statistical purposes by the Bureau of Economic Analysis.

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   Where is Lexington Virginia located?

   • Lexington is within the Shenandoah Valley about 57 miles (92 km) east of the West Virginia border and is about 50 miles (80 km) north of Roanoke, Virginia. First settled in 1778, Lexington is best known as the home of the Virginia Military Institute and Washington and Lee University. Lexington was named in 1778.

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   Is Lexington a county?

   • It is the county seat of Rockbridge County, although the two are separate jurisdictions, and is combined with it for statistical purposes by the Bureau of Economic Analysis. Lexington is within the Shenandoah Valley about 57 miles (92 km) east of the West Virginia border and is about 50 miles (80 km) north of Roanoke, Virginia.

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   Why is Lexington Virginia called Lexington?

   • Lexington was established by the Virginia Assembly in 1777 as the county seat and named for the Battles of Lexington and Concord (April 19, 1775) that marked the beginning of the American Revolution. The town was almost completely destroyed by fire in 1796.

   Lexington | Colonial Town, Battle of, Historic District | Britannica

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   Is Lexington VA a good place to visit?

   • You don’t have to be a hardcore history buff to get a kick out of exploring downtown Lexington VA, but it certainly helps. The city of Lexington was established by the Virginia Assembly in 1777, and named for the 1775 Battles of Lexington and Concord (which marked the beginning of the American Revolution).

   The 15 Best Things to Do in Lexington VA & Natural Bridge VA

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   Who inhabited Lexington Virginia?

   • The area was inhabited by the Cherokee and Monacan peoples before the 1730s, when European settlement began. Lexington was established by the Virginia Assembly in 1777 as the county seat and named for the Battles of Lexington and Concord (April 19, 1775) that marked the beginning of the American Revolution.

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   What happened to Lexington Virginia?

   • The town was almost completely destroyed by fire in 1796. During the American Civil War, it was bombarded (June 10, 1864) by the Union troops of General David Hunter. Lexington is the seat of Washington and Lee University (founded as Augusta Academy in 1749) and the Virginia Military Institute (VMI; founded 1839).

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