National Register of Historic Places
Washington and Lee University Historic District
Washington and Lee University Historic District is a historic place in Lexington (Independent City), Lexington County, Virginia, listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places on November 11, 1971, and designated a National Historic Landmark. Its National Register reference number is 71001047.
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Washington and Lee University Historic District
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About this place
What is Washington and Lee University Historic District?
The Washington and Lee University Historic District is a National Historic Landmark District encompassing the historic core elements of the campus of Washington and Lee University in Lexington, Virginia. The campus's Colonnade constitutes one of the nation's finest assemblages of Classical Revival educational buildings, and includes Washington Hall, the school's oldest surviving building. The district also includes University Chapel, itself a National Historic Landmark. The district was listed in 1971.
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The record
Listing details
- Name
- Washington and Lee University Historic District
- City
- Lexington (Independent City)
- County
- Lexington County
- State
- Virginia
- Listed on the National Register
- November 11, 1971
- NRIS reference number
- 71001047
- Resource type
- district
- National Historic Landmark
- Yes
- Coordinates
- 37.78746, -79.44223
When was Washington and Lee University Historic District listed on the National Register?
Washington and Lee University Historic District was added to the National Register of Historic Places on November 11, 1971.
Where is Washington and Lee University Historic District located?
Washington and Lee University Historic District is located in Lexington (Independent City), Lexington County, Virginia at approximately 37.78746, -79.44223. See the map above.
Is Washington and Lee University Historic District a National Historic Landmark?
Yes. Washington and Lee University Historic District is designated a National Historic Landmark, the highest federal recognition for a historic place.
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