LEXINGTON, Va. (WSET) ... Lexington to consider renaming cemetery, streets, signs with links to Confederates. by Elizabeth Tyree. Thu, July 2nd 2020 at 2:38 PM. Updated Sat, July 4th 2020 at 11:10 AM.

LEXINGTON, Va. – After weeks of conversation, the Lexington City Council voted Thursday night to change the name of a cemetery named after a Confederate general. Effective immediately, Stonewall ...

LEXINGTON, Va. (WSET) -- Lexington City Council voted unanimously to change the name of a cemetery in the city named after General 'Stonewall' Jackson, who is buried there. City Manager Jim Halasz ...

LEXINGTON, Va. — Author's note: the above photo is of a Richmond statue being taken down in July, 2020. A Virginia city has officially renamed the cemetery where Confederate Gen. Stonewall ...

LEXINGTON, Va. (WFXR) — Sitting at the intersection of Washington and Lewis Street once stood the original burial ground for Lexington’s Black community. Now, a historical marker stands stall ...

There was nowhere left to bury the dead. The 1833 cholera outbreak left Lexington in ruins, taking 500 lives — about 7% of the population — in a mere two months. People were laid to rest in ...

LEXINGTON, Va. – A historical Black cemetery in Lexington owned by the city for decades got a much-needed facelift. On Wednesday, officials cut the ribbon to the new and improved Evergreen Cemetery.

LEXINGTON — She rested beneath packed earth for more than 100 years in an unmarked grave. Someone must have known her name — her family, friends, maybe the person who ...

Located just off of Main Street, the Lexington Cemetery is rich in Kentucky history. This year, the private cemetery celebrates 175 years of operation. With 170 acres of land, the cemetery ...

Lexington, Virginia has a few claims to fame. It’s the home of not one but two historic colleges, Virginia Military Institute and Washington and Lee University. It’s the gateway to the ...

Discover the perfect blend of history and natural beauty in Lexington/Rockbridge County, Virginia. Whether you’re a history buff, wine lover, or outdoor enthusiast, this delightful region ...

There was nowhere left to bury the dead. The 1833 cholera outbreak left Lexington in ruins, taking 500 lives — about 7% of the population — in a mere two months. People were laid to rest in ...