Built 1788. On the Virginia Landmarks Register, National Register of Historic Places. Located at the corner of Washington and Main Streets. This building was used as a post office, clothing store, and as a residence. The home of Jack Withrow until his death,it was passed to his daughters Margaret and Lucy Withrow.

Photographed 3 Aug 2009 and Contributed by Paula Lucy Delosh

Rockbridge County

Photographed 1994 and Contributed by Gill Pollard

at East Lexington which until 1935 carried Rt. 11 across the Maury river. Note the added supports under the bridge to handle the truck and bus traffic of the early 1930's.

Photographed about 1930, Contributed by Gill Pollard

From 1867

Photographed 3 Aug 2009 and Contributed by Paula Lucy Delosh

Historic Landmark Plaque

Photographed 3 Aug 2009 and Contributed by Paula Lucy Delosh

Originally built by John McCampbell in 1809, with later additions in 1816 and 1857, lastly served as the Central Hotel

Photographed 3 Aug 2009 and Contributed by Paula Lucy Delosh

Constructed in 1827, as a four-over-four classical revival structure for James McDowell, former Governor of Virginia from 1843-46, who bought the 328-acre property from his father, Colonel James McDowell. After James McDowell's death in 1851, Col Alto remained the property of descendants. In 1875 the property was purchased by Judge James N. Lea from New Orleans who resided there for fifteen years. R. B. and Annie Mooreman purchased it from Judge Lea's widow in 1890. Virginia Historic Landmark, National Register of Historic Places

Photographed 3 Aug 2009 and Contributed by Paula Lucy Delosh

Located at the corner of South Main and Washington, the building dates from ca.1820. In 1830 Samuel M. Dold bought the building and it remained in his family for the next 114 years.

Photographed 3 Aug 2009 and Contributed by Paula Lucy Delosh

built in 1884.

Photographed 3 Aug 2009 and Contributed by Paula Lucy Delosh

Located on the grounds of Washington and Lee University where Lee was president when he died in 1870.

Photographed 1979 and Contributed by Gill Pollard

Behind the platform, and visible from the body of the Chapel, is Valentine's well known recumbent statue of Lee. Below is the crypt containing the remains of Robert E. Lee and other members of his family.

Asheville Post Card Co., Asheville, NC; Contributed by Kitty Lackey

View with one of the city street cleaners in action.

Photographed 1979 and Contributed by Gill Pollard

The original building of Washington and Lee University. It was destroyed by fire in the early 19th century and was extensively explored by the archaeologist Dr. John McDaniel. Many artifacts were discovered which drew a new picture of 18th century life in western Virginia

Photographed 1979 and Contributed by Gill Pollard

The old business district. This was the center of town in the late 1700's and has changed little since the mid 1800's.

Photographed 1995 and Contributed by Gill Pollard

Built in the 1840's and destroyed by fire in 2000 but now rebuilt. Stonewall Jackson once was a member.

Photographed 1994 and Contributed by Gill Pollard

Built in 1829. Located on North Main Street. In 1850 John Ruff deeded this property to his son Jacob Ruff, then mayor. President Millard Fillmore visited this house in 1851.

Photographed 3 Aug 2009 and Contributed by Paula Lucy Delosh

on North Main in Lexington. The diner fell into ruins and was demolished in the 1970's.

Photographed about 1942. Contributed by Gill Pollard

Once the home of General Jackson then converted into the Stonewall Jackson Hospital and now restored back to Jackson's time and a museum.

Photographed 1984 and Contributed by Gill Pollard

"The West Point of the South" Founded in 1839, VMI has long been recognized as a splendid school. Stonewall Jackson, a professor there, became the military genius of the Confederacy. The services of the VMI Cadets of the Battle of New Market has gone down in history as one of the outstanding military achievements of the Civil War.

published by Asheville Post Card Co., Asheville, NC and Contributed by Kitty Lackey

By Moses Jacob Ezekiel, cast in bronze and placed at VMI in 1904 as a monument to the cadets who died in the battle of New Market in 1864. Ezekiel fought in the battle.

Photographed and Contributed by Paula Lucy Delosh

Built in 1812 for Robert and Elizabeth Willson. on National Register of Historic Places.

Photographed 3 Aug 2009 and Contributed by Paula Lucy Delosh