Virginia Military Institute Barracks
Virginia Military Institute Barracks, Gothic revival military barracks in Lexington, United States
The Virginia Military Institute Barracks features a fortress structure with corner towers, crenellated parapets, and an inner quadrangle along the parade ground.
Architect Alexander Jackson Davis designed the original barracks in 1848, which Union forces burned in 1864 and underwent reconstruction in 1867 following the same plans.
The barracks building represents the architectural foundation of the first state-supported military academy in the United States, influencing military education standards.
The structure contains multiple wings added through different periods, with the eastern section maintaining original architectural elements from the 1848 construction.
The building incorporates polygonal towers with specific designs at each junction, including a square tower with angled corners at the western end.
Location: Lexington
Inception: 1848
Part of: Virginia Military Institute
GPS coordinates: 37.79080,-79.43560
Latest update: March 12, 2025 16:46
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