It includes 11 contributing buildings on 600 acres (240 ha) and dates from 1823.

It includes Greek Revival, Queen Anne, "Picturesque Cottage", and other architecture.

Notable buildings include Washington Hall located on the campus of Washington and Lee University, the Virginia Military Institute, Court House, Presbyterian Manse, Halestones, and The Castle.

Located in the district are the separately listed Alexander-Withrow House, Barracks, Virginia Military Institute, the Stonewall Jackson House, Lee Chapel, Lexington Presbyterian Church, Reid-White-Philbin House, and Stono.

This article about a property in Lexington, Virginia on the National Register of Historic Places is a stub.