Lexington, Virginia

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21 stories, landmarks & places within ~20 miles — the same local lore RoadyGoat plays as you drive through.

• Stonewall Jackson House · 0.1 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Stand here and you're standing where a legend lived. This is the Stonewall Jackson House, the only home Confederate General Thomas “Stonewall” Jackson ever owned. Jackson, a professor at the Virginia Military Institute,…

• University Chapel · 0.2 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Imagine Robert E. Lee, not on a battlefield, but designing a chapel. In 1867, after the Civil War, Lee became president of Washington College, now Washington and Lee University. He requested the construction of this…

• Blandome · 0.2 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Overlooking Lexington, Blandome reflects Virginia history through its occupants. Built around 1830, the hilltop home saw generations of privileged white families, some of whom enslaved people. Later, Blandome became…

• Lexington Historic District (Lexington, Virginia) · 0.2 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Welcome to the Lexington Historic District, where you can see history etched in stone. This area blossomed starting in 1823, showcasing architectural styles from Greek Revival to Queen Anne. Key buildings here include…

• Washington and Lee University · 0.4 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Pull over here for a quick history lesson! This is Washington and Lee University, and it’s got a story that intertwines with some pretty big names in American history. Originally founded as Augusta Academy in 1749, it…

• Virginia Military Institute Historic District · 0.6 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  You're driving past hallowed ground: the Virginia Military Institute, where future leaders were forged in the fires of discipline and duty. Founded in 1839, VMI quickly became the South's premier military academy.…

• Barracks, Virginia Military Institute · 0.6 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  These aren't just dorms; they're the heart of the Virginia Military Institute. The Old Barracks have housed cadets since before the Civil War. Construction began in 1848, based on a design influenced by the architect…

• Cedar Hill Church and Cemeteries · 5.8 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Pull over here for a minute. This quiet spot holds the stories of Rockbridge County's African American community. After the Civil War, a congregation formed here, calling themselves Cedar Hill. In 1874, they built this…

• Buffalo Forge · 6.7 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Imagine the clang of hammers and the roar of a furnace – this unassuming spot was once a vital iron production center in early America. Buffalo Forge, established in the early 1800s, played a key role in supplying iron…

• Hamilton Schoolhouse · 10.2 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Imagine learning in this very spot, in a one-room log schoolhouse built almost two centuries ago. It offers a fascinating glimpse into early education in Rockbridge County. The Hamilton Schoolhouse was built in 1823.…

• Natural Bridge, Virginia · 12.0 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Stand in awe of Natural Bridge, a breathtaking natural arch carved over millennia, once revered by Thomas Jefferson. He was so captivated by its majesty that he purchased the Natural Bridge and 157 acres of surrounding…

• Natural Bridge · 12.1 mi · Historical Marker

  A 215-foot natural limestone arch that Thomas Jefferson purchased from King George III in 1774.