George Washington - Lexington, VA
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vhasler
N 37° 47.414 W 079° 26.109
17S E 637784 N 4183694
Standing figure of George Washington wearing military uniform of the Revolutionary War period on the campus of Virginia Military Institute.
Waymark Code: WM9EF9
Location: Virginia, United States
Date Posted: 08/09/2010
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Per the VMI walking tour brochure:
Washington Statue, erected in 1856, is a replica of Houdon’s famed marble likeness of George Washington. It was taken by Union forces as a war trophy when VMI was shelled and burned in 1864 and later returned to the Institute. (Reference link below.)
Location:
Virginia Military Institute
In front of Washington Arch of Barracks
Lexington, VA USA
24450
Waymark website: [Web Link]
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Visit Instructions:
Include a unique picture of the waymark and explain how you came to the area. A picture of you and your crew will be appreciated; powdered wig and wooden teeth are optional.