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Historical Sites and Important Locations
Virginia Military Institute is one of Historical Sites and Important Locations.

1. Virginia Military Institute

301 Letcher Ave (at VMI Parade), Lexington, VA
University · 6 tips and reviews

Sigma Nu FraternitySigma Nu Fraternity: On January 1st, 1869, Sigma Nu Fraternity officially announced its founding at Virgina Military Institute. The Fraternity still proudly celebrates its strong military roots and university ties.

VMI Admissions Office is one of Historical Sites and Important Locations.

2. VMI Admissions Office

309 Letcher Ave, Lexington, VA
College Administrative Building · 1 tip

Sigma Nu FraternitySigma Nu Fraternity: The Admissions Office at Virginia Military Institute once served as an early meeting place for Sigma Nu Fraternity Inc. Sigma Nu was officially founded at VMI on January 1, 1869. Read more.

Lexington Triad Marker is one of Historical Sites and Important Locations.

3. Lexington Triad Marker

Letcher Avenue, Lexington, VA
Historic and Protected Site · 1 tip

Sigma Nu FraternitySigma Nu Fraternity: Dedicated by the fraternities of the Lexington Triad, this marker commemorates their common founding as well as shared beliefs and recognizes inter-fraternal support toward the betterment of mankind.

Sigma Nu Founding Site Marker is one of Historical Sites and Important Locations.

4. Sigma Nu Founding Site Marker

Lexington, VA
Monument · 1 tip

Sigma Nu FraternitySigma Nu Fraternity: This marker recognizes the official founding of Sigma Nu Fraternity at Virginia Military Institute on a rock ledge formerly located approximately 65 yards northwest of the marker. Read more.

Sigma Nu Fraternity Headquarters is one of Historical Sites and Important Locations.

5. Sigma Nu Fraternity Headquarters

9 N Lewis St, Lexington, VA
Structure · 3 tips and reviews

Sigma Nu FraternitySigma Nu Fraternity: In 1957 the fraternity officially moved into the headquarters building where it remains as a historical archive, museum and central office for all Sigma Nu Fraternity business.

Sigma Nu Fraternity Headquarters is one of Historical Sites and Important Locations.

6. Sigma Nu Fraternity Headquarters

9 N Lewis St, Lexington, VA
Structure · 3 tips and reviews

Sigma Nu FraternitySigma Nu Fraternity: This 2-ton portion of the Rock was saved by Ora Baldinger (A 133) in 1914, when VMI expanded its Parade Grounds. The Rock was placed in front of the headquarters office in 1959.

Sigma Nu Fraternity Carriage House is one of Historical Sites and Important Locations.

7. Sigma Nu Fraternity Carriage House

5 N Lewis St, Lexington, VA
Structure · 4 tips and reviews

Sigma Nu FraternitySigma Nu Fraternity: The Carriage House Barracks provide lodging and meeting space for up to 40 collegiate members. Many chapters make annual trips to the Headquarters Shrine for tours, ceremonies, and LEAD Programming.

Sigma Nu Ethical Leadership Center is one of Historical Sites and Important Locations.

8. Sigma Nu Ethical Leadership Center

3 N Lewis St, Lexington, VA
Structure · 3 tips and reviews

Sigma Nu FraternitySigma Nu Fraternity: Primarily used for Sigma Nu Educational Foundation Board and High Council meetings, the Center is home to a number of facilities used to accomodate those who come to Lexington to visit the Rock.

Sigma Nu Memorial Rose Arbor is one of Historical Sites and Important Locations.

9. Sigma Nu Memorial Rose Arbor

Lexington, VA
Sculpture Garden · 1 tip

Sigma Nu FraternitySigma Nu Fraternity: The construction of the Memorial Rose Arbor includes 18 forged and hand wrought iron wickets which are 6 feet wide by 9 feet tall. This is in recognition of Sigma Nu's founding year in 1869.

Stonewall Jackson Memorial Cemetery is one of Historical Sites and Important Locations.

10. Stonewall Jackson Memorial Cemetery

314 S Main St (at E Preston St), Lexington, VA
Cemetery · 6 tips and reviews

Sigma Nu FraternitySigma Nu Fraternity: The grave site of Francis H. "Specs" Smith, first superintendent of VMI and spiritual founder of Sigma Nu Fraternity, is recognized by the Fraternity as one of its six sacred shrines.

New England Ethical Leadership Center is one of Historical Sites and Important Locations.

11. New England Ethical Leadership Center

34 School Street, Gorham, ME
Event Space · 1 tip

Sigma Nu FraternitySigma Nu Fraternity: The New England Ethical Leadership Center (NEELC), located in Gorham, Maine, provides meeting and educational space for leadership training for Greek letter organizations and community groups. Read more.