Washington and Lee University
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Directions to next stop ↗After serving in the Revolutionary War, Chavis began studying at the College of New Jersey, now Princeton University, then moved to Virginia in 1795 to complete his studies at Washington Academy, now Washington & Lee University. The Lexington Presbytery licensed him to preach in 1800. Chavis eventually returned to North Carolina, where he taught both Black and white students for many years. The marker is on W Washington Street in front of Evans Dining Hall ( W&L campus map).
- Where
- 204 W Washington St, Lexington, VA 24450
- Phone
- +1 540-458-8400
About
Washington and Lee University in Lexington, Virginia, is a nationally ranked, small, private, liberal arts university nestled in the mountains of western Virginia. As one of the oldest schools in the nation, we believe in the education of the whole person, and value students who are intellectually curious, eager to engage with their communities, inclined to critical thinking and prepared to lead lives of consequence.