National Register of Historic Places
Lee Chapel, Washington and Lee University
Lee Chapel, Washington and Lee University is a historic place in Lexington (Independent City), Lexington County, Virginia, listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places on October 15, 1966, and designated a National Historic Landmark. Its National Register reference number is 66000914.
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Lee Chapel, Washington and Lee University
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About this place
What is Lee Chapel, Washington and Lee University?
University Chapel of Washington and Lee University is a National Historic Landmark in Lexington, Virginia. It was constructed during 1867–68 at the request of Robert E. Lee, who was president of the school, and after whom the university is, in part, named. The Victorian brick architectural design was probably the work of Lee's son, George Washington Custis Lee, with details contributed by Col. Thomas Williamson, an architect and professor of engineering at the neighboring Virginia Military Institute. Upon completion and during Robert E. Lee's lifetime it was known as the College Chapel. Lee was buried beneath the chapel in 1870.
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Listing details
- Name
- Lee Chapel, Washington and Lee University
- City
- Lexington (Independent City)
- County
- Lexington County
- State
- Virginia
- Listed on the National Register
- October 15, 1966
- NRIS reference number
- 66000914
- Resource type
- building
- National Historic Landmark
- Yes
- Coordinates
- 37.78749, -79.44187
When was Lee Chapel, Washington and Lee University listed on the National Register?
Lee Chapel, Washington and Lee University was added to the National Register of Historic Places on October 15, 1966.
Where is Lee Chapel, Washington and Lee University located?
Lee Chapel, Washington and Lee University is located in Lexington (Independent City), Lexington County, Virginia at approximately 37.78749, -79.44187. See the map above.
Is Lee Chapel, Washington and Lee University a National Historic Landmark?
Yes. Lee Chapel, Washington and Lee University is designated a National Historic Landmark, the highest federal recognition for a historic place.
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