Lexington, Va. & Rockbridge County
To visit Lexington and Rockbridge County is to step into the footprints of
American history. The area has served as
home to the renowned military strategists Thomas "Stonewall" Jackson and
Robert E. Lee, along with inventor Cyrus McCormick and pioneer Sam
Houston.
Tour VMI, the Oldest State-Supported Military College,
and meet young men and women who carry on the tradition of the only American military school to have
fought as a unit in a war.
There are many cultural and
recreational opportunities available in Lexington including the Lee
Chapel, Stonewall Jackson's home and the George C. Marshall foundation.
Lexington is also becoming increasingly known as a desirable retirement
location for many reasons, including its historical significance,
natural beauty and exceptional way of life.
LINKS:
"America's Top 10 Coolest Small Towns"
Lexington, Va. Visitor's Guide
Lexington, Va./Rockbridge County Visitor's Center