Washington and Lee University campus
- Original Name: Augusta Academy
- Historical Name: Liberty Hall
- NRHP Name: Washington and Lee University Historic District
- Historical name: Washington College
- Neighborhood of College, Lex VA in Lexington
Y/M/D | Person | Association | Description | Composition | Food | Event |
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Y/M/D | Person | Association | Description | Composition | Food | Event |
1824/00/00 | Col John Jordan | Architect | The Washington Building is built under the direction of John Jordan. | |||
1843/00/00 | Patrick Henry Aylett | Education | Patrick Henry Aylett attends Washington College in Lexington, Virginian. | |||
1865/10/02 | Robert E Lee | Work | Robert E Lee becomes president of Washington College | |||
1871/00/00 | George Washington Custis Lee | Work | George W C Lee begins working as President of Washington and Lee University. | |||
1897/00/00 | George Washington Custis Lee | Work | George Washington Custis Lee resigns from the Presidency of Washington and Lee University. | |||
1897/09/11 | George C Marshall | Education | After leaving the train station, Marshall walks through Lexington, passes the Washington and Lee University colonnade and Lee Chapel, heading for the VMI parade ground. | |||
1897/09/11 | George C Marshall | Life | After leaving the train station, Marshall walks through Lexington, passes the Washington and Lee University colonnade and Lee Chapel, heading for the VMI parade ground. |
Place | AsNotedIn | Type |
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Place | AsNotedIn | Type |
Liberty Hall Site |
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University Chapel, Washington and Lee University |
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Particulars for Washington and Lee University campus: | |
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Area of Significance | Architecture |
Criteria | Architecture-Engineering |
Higher Learning | College |
Area of Significance | Education |
Criteria | Exemplar |
Architectural Style | Greek Revival |
Sight Category | Historic District |
Level of Significance | National |
Architectural Style | Neoclassical |
Owner | Private |
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