National Register of Historic Places
Virginia Military Institute Historic District
Virginia Military Institute Historic District is a historic place in Lexington (Independent City), Lexington County, Virginia, listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places on May 30, 1974, and designated a National Historic Landmark. Its National Register reference number is 74002219.
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Virginia Military Institute Historic District
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About this place
What is Virginia Military Institute Historic District?
The Virginia Military Institute Historic District is a 12-acre (4.9 ha) National Historic Landmark District encompassing the historic central core of the Virginia Military Institute campus in Lexington, Virginia. Developed beginning in 1839, the school grew into the premiere military academy in the Southern United States, providing trained military leaders to many of the nation's wars. The district includes the Barracks, which was separately declared a National Historic Landmark in 1965. The historic district was designated in 1974.
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Listing details
- Name
- Virginia Military Institute Historic District
- City
- Lexington (Independent City)
- County
- Lexington County
- State
- Virginia
- Listed on the National Register
- May 30, 1974
- NRIS reference number
- 74002219
- Resource type
- district
- National Historic Landmark
- Yes
- Coordinates
- 37.79060, -79.43563
When was Virginia Military Institute Historic District listed on the National Register?
Virginia Military Institute Historic District was added to the National Register of Historic Places on May 30, 1974.
Where is Virginia Military Institute Historic District located?
Virginia Military Institute Historic District is located in Lexington (Independent City), Lexington County, Virginia at approximately 37.79060, -79.43563. See the map above.
Is Virginia Military Institute Historic District a National Historic Landmark?
Yes. Virginia Military Institute Historic District is designated a National Historic Landmark, the highest federal recognition for a historic place.
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