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  Dozen Distinctive Destinations | Lexington, Virginia
Lexington, Virginia, (population 7,000) is a picturesque Shenandoah Valley town steeped in Civil War history, rich with collegiate and military tradition, and surrounded by natural beauty.
But local residents, preservationists, and business owners realized that the preservation of Lexington’s downtown was tied to its economic recovery, and began to purchase, restore, and resell the town’s most significant and threatened historic structures.
Lexington has countered the nearby invasion of superstore retailers by offering customers needed and desired goods and services and small, independent shops with specialized merchandise.
www.nationaltrust.org /dozen_distinctive_destinations/list.asp?i=47   (363 words)

  
  Lexington, Virginia - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Lexington is an independent city within the confines of Rockbridge County in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
Lexington is located in western Virginia, northwest of Lynchburg; it was first settled in 1777.
Host to Virginia Military Institute and Washington and Lee University, Lexington is first and foremost a small college town.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Lexington,_Virginia   (856 words)

  
 Virginia Military Institute - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Virginia Military Institute (VMI), located in Lexington, Virginia, is the oldest state military college in the United States.
Virginia residents receive a discount in tuition, as is common at most state-sponsored schools.
Virginia, found that it was illegal for a school supported by public funds to exclude women.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Virginia_Military_Institute   (3900 words)

  
 Legacy Cup
The Virginia Horse Center (VHC), located on Route 39 West in Lexington, is one of the finest equine complexes in the United States, and offers a comprehensive facility to serve equine competition, education, marketing, travel and recreational interests for the world of horses and the people who breed, love and enjoy them.
Virginia Safari Park is a drive-thru zoo located on 1180 acres of hills and valleys, pasture and woods, where hundreds of exotic animals from all over the world roam free while you remain in your car.
Lexington is a quaint, historic, college town in the southern end of the Shenandoah Valley.
www.legacycup.com /lexington.shtml   (896 words)

  
 Lexington, Virginia Bed and Breakfast in the Shenandoah Valley
Lexington, Virginia Bed and Breakfast in the Shenandoah Valley
Continuing this history of Shenandoah Valley hospitality, innkeepers have renovated the Lexington bed and breakfast to include such modern amenities as central air conditioning, ceiling fans and private baths in all bedrooms.
Just nine minutes from the center of Historic Lexington, this bed and breakfast is surrounded by thirty-two secluded acres of Virginia countryside — fields, streams and woodlands; and abundant wildflowers, butterflies and wildlife — deer, turkeys and songbirds.
www.stoneridge-inn.com   (384 words)

  
 Lexington - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The "USS Lexington" is one of five different ships of the United States Navy named after the battle of the American Revolutionary War at Lexington, Massachusetts.
The Steamship Lexington burned and sank four miles off the coast of Long Island on January 13, 1840, killing 139 people.
The Battle of Lexington: the first battle of the American Revolutionary War.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Lexington   (197 words)

  
 Lexington Area: Community Profile
Lexington, the county seat, is located in the Shenandoah Valley in west central Virginia.
Thanks to the Lexington Visitor Center, Historic Lexington Foundation, Lexington Downtown Development Association and active Chamber of Commerce, Lexington's downtown is a thriving collection of shops and restaurants housed in restored buildings with brick sidewalks and old fashioned lantern street lamps that serve the many visitors and tourists that come here all year long.
Lexington is increasingly becoming known as a desirable retirement location, both for its historical significance, natural beauty, and exceptional quality of life.
www.lexva.com /profile.htm   (3010 words)

  
 Virginia Institute for Public Policy - Board of Scholars
Lee Coppock is assistant professor of economics in the department of economics at the University of Virginia.
Patrick J. Michaels is research professor of environmental sciences at the University of Virginia and senior fellow in environmental studies at the Cato institute.
Taylor Sanders is professor of history and University Historian at Washington and Lee University in Lexington, Virginia.
www.virginiainstitute.org /scholars.php   (8774 words)

  
 Lexington, Virginia... Welcome!
Currently, this is a guide to the City of Lexington's government and administrative offices; it will be evolving as we find better ways to meet our residents' needs.
If you are planning a visit to the Lexington area, please explore our Visitor Information site to learn about the area's attractions, lodging, dining and special events.
The City of Lexington was chartered as an independent city in 1966, and operates under the Council-Manager form of government.
www.ci.lexington.va.us   (294 words)

  
 Stonewall Jackson House, Lexington, Virginia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-26)
Lexington, Virginia, is a quiet college town, located 185 miles southwest of Washington, D.C., at the southern end of the beautiful Valley of Virginia.
It is approximately 135 miles from Richmond, Virginia and 54 miles from Roanoke, Virginia, at the junction of I-64 and I-81.
Thomas Jonathan Jackson lived in Lexington from 1851-1861, while he was a professor of Natural Philosophy and an instructor of artillery tactics at the Virginia Military Institute.
www.museumsusa.org /museums/info/1162767   (416 words)

  
 Medical and Nursing jobs in Lexington, Virginia - MedHunters   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-26)
Lexington is an independent city located in Rockbridge County, Virginia.
Lexington's economy is driven chiefly by higher education and by tourism.
Lexington was settled in 1777, and was partly razed during the Civil War.
www.medhunters.com /jobs/lexington-virginia-usa.html   (225 words)

  
 Lexington Valley Vineyard   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-26)
Lexington Valley Vineyard is a family operated vineyard located on 81 rolling, scenic acres in the Shenandoah Valley ten minutes Northwest of Lexington, Virginia.
Norton (sometimes called Cynthiana) is a Virginia original first described around 1835.
Norton is believed to be a naturally occurring cross between an American wild grape and a French cultivar.
thehalehouse.com /lvv   (197 words)

  
 Area Facts For Lexington/Fairfield Virginia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-26)
Welcome To and LEXINGTON, VA Rockbridge County is located in the heart of the Shenandoah Valley.
The historic city of Lexington is surrounded by the towns of
Lexington, as the county seat, is an important educational,
www.unitedcountry.com /lexingtonva/areafact.htm   (122 words)

  
 The Political Graveyard: Lexington city, Va.
Virginia state senate, 1916-22; major in the U.S. Army during World War I; U.S. Representative from Virginia, 1933-46 (at-large 1933-35, 7th District 1935-46);
Governor of Virginia, 1860-63; member of Virginia state legislature, 1875.
Virginia state house of delegates, 1833-37, 1839-42, 1846-48.
politicalgraveyard.com /geo/VA/lx.html   (790 words)

  
 Lexington Bed and Breakfast VA Virginia Inn Lodging B&B Hotel
Magnolia House Inn, a Lexington, VA bed and breakfast, was built as his private residence in 1868 by William Pole, the builder of the beautiful Lee Chapel on the Washington and Lee University campus.
Enhanced with antiques and traditional furnishings, this Virginia BandB inn reflects the gracious warmth of Victorian elegance, combined with the casual comforts of today.
Located on Main Street in Lexington's Historic District, Magnolia House Inn is a short walk from the quaint downtown restaurants and shops, the Robert E. Lee and Stonewall Jackson Memorials, the campuses of both Washington and Lee University and Virginia Military Institute, and the Lexington Visitors Center.
www.magnoliahouseinn.com   (294 words)

  
 Lexington
The outstanding center in the United States for the raising of thoroughbred horses, it is also an important market for tobacco, livestock, and bluegrass seed as well as a railroad shipping point for E Kentucky's oil, coal, farm produce, and quarry products.
Lexington has railroad shops and plants making fixtures, metal products, processed foods, machinery, and transportation and electronic equipment.
Lexington is the seat of Virginia Military Institute (V.M.I.) and Washington and Lee Univ. It is also the burial place of Robert E. Lee and Stonewall Jackson.
www.factmonster.com /id/A0829628   (509 words)

  
 Lexington, Virginia Arsenal Records, 1819-1839.
In 1816 the Virginia legislature provided for the establishment of three arsenals to care for the state's accumulation of munitions.
Although the size of the detachment stationed at the Lexington Arsenal varied somewhat from year to year, it generally consisted of the captain, a sergeant, one or two corporals, ten to thirteen privates, and a few employees among whom were musicians.
The state arsenal at Lexington opened in 1818 and was guarded by militia until November 1839, when the Virginia Military Institute was established on the site and the cadets replaced the arsenal guard.
www.vmi.edu /archives/Manuscripts/00244/ms0244.html   (550 words)

  
 Frog Hollow B&B and Turtle Creek Cottage - Lexington, Virginia - BBOnline.com / Introduction
Lexington is considered the Southern Gateway of the Shenandoah Valley.
Located on Greenhouse Road, a part of the original Turnpike into Lexington, is a site that was the scene of a Civil War action called "The Assault on Lexington".
At the foot of what is known as Hunter Hill, cannons were placed and fired into Virginia Military Institute on June 11, 1864.
www.bbonline.com /va/froghollow   (483 words)

  
 Lexington bed and breakfast & inns. Find the perfect Lexington B&B lodging on BedandBreakfast.com.
Alpine Hideaway Cottages - Lexington, VA Alpine Hideaway Cottages are situated on the highest point in the Shenandoah Valley with 180...
Frog Hollow Bed and Breakfast - Lexington, VA More than welcome you will be when you enter this historic house dating back to the 1800's and...
The Inn at Lexington - Lexington, VA Enticing, Eclectic and Elegant are the three words that best describe The Inn at Lexington.
www.bedandbreakfast.com /lexington-virginia.html   (399 words)

  
 Lexington Bed Breakfast Inn Virginia Lodging Accommodation Hotel VA Rockbridge   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-26)
Located on a quiet corner in the heart of Historic Lexington The Keep is an ideal spot for a relaxing getaway.
After spending your day exploring all the historic sights, you can spend the afternoon relaxing on the swing or rocking chairs on the front porch, or join your hosts at tea time and share a tea or coffee.
It is also close to Washington and Lee University, as well as Virginia Military Institute and other historic attractions.
www.virtualcities.com /ons/va/r/varc601.htm   (371 words)

  
 Lexington, Virginia bed and breakfast, -- Frog Hollow Bed and Breakfast -- InnTravels.com
Considered the Southern Gateway of the Shenandoah Valley, Lexington is central to a region that is spectacularly picturesque and rich in history, with abundant attractions and events all year long.
Located on Greenhouse Road, a part of the original Turnpike into Lexington, it is the scene of the Civil War action called The Assault on Lexington, at the foot of what is known as Hunter Hill, where cannons were placed and fired into Virginia Military Institute on June 11, 1864.
Your Hosts David Jimenez and John Loomis invite you to feel at home when you visit Lexington and are well prepared to serve your needs, and they promise to make your stay, whether for business or a special occasion, memorable.
www.inntravels.com /usa/va/froghollow.html   (762 words)

  
 Lexington, Virginia VA, city profile (Lexington City) - hotels, festivals, genealogy, newspapers - ePodunk
At the time of the 2000 census, the per capita income in Lexington was $16,497, compared with $21,587 nationally.
Median rent in Lexington, at the time of the 2000 Census, was $356.
The average commute time for Lexington workers is 11 minutes, compared with 26 minutes nationwide.
www.epodunk.com /cgi-bin/genInfo.php?locIndex=25528   (635 words)

  
 Lexington, Virginia Real Estate - Mead Associates
he Rockbridge area, consisting of Rockbridge County, the cities of Lexington and Buena Vista, and the towns of Glasgow and Goshen, is located in the historic Shenandoah Valley of Virginia, and near the Blue Ridge Parkway..
For example, in 1996 approximately 400,000 people attended or participated in events at the Virginia Horse Center located near Lexington.
Another 209,000 people visited on of the numerous attractions such as the Stonewall Jackson House and Museum, the George C. Marshall Museum and Lee Chapel on the campus of Washington and Lee University and the VMI Museum.
www.meadproperties.com /area.html   (234 words)

  
 Bed and Breakfast - Virginia, VA - House Mountain Inn
Secluded on a private mountain near Lexington, Virginia, the House Mountain Inn offers gracious bed and breakfast hospitality and rustic lodging elegance in a breathtakingly beautiful Shenandoah Valley location.
With a fully-equipped corporate boardroom and fabulous banquet facility for 150 participants, Lexington Virginia’s House Mountain Inn is also the perfect site for your next meeting or special event.
Lexington, VA Contact Support for questions or comments about this web site or the bed & breakfast directory.
www.bnbfinder.com /?action=viewInn&innId=18018   (184 words)

  
 Lexington, Virginia (VA) Detailed Profile - relocation, real estate, travel, jobs, hospitals, schools, crime, news, sex ...
Recent posts about Lexington, Virginia on our local forum with over 100,000 registered users.
The ratio of number of residents in Lexington to the number of sex offenders is 270 to 1.
SunTrust Bank: Lexington Main Branch at 45 South Main Street, branch established on 1886-02-24; Hunter Hill Branch at 869 W Lee Hwy, branch established on 1976-04-19.
www.city-data.com /city/Lexington-Virginia.html   (1671 words)

  
 Lexington in Virginia Beach, VA -- Chesapeake Homes   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-26)
Introducing Lexington, Virginia Beach's newest community with class opening in November of 2005.
Upon completion, Lexington will include over 400 homes in three different neighborhoods, and offer a central location, a superior landscape, and a private community for those who seek out a little bit of paradise in the heart of one of Virginia's largest cities.
Make plans to see for yourself the stylishly designed, luxury defined homes of Lexington once the models are open for tours.
www.cheshomes.com /newhomes/lexington.html   (449 words)

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