Robert Edward Lee sculpture
The Robert E. Lee Monument was an outdoor bronze equestrian statue of Confederate general Robert E. Lee and his horse Traveller located in Charlottesville, Virginia's Market Street Park (formerly Emancipation Park, and before that Lee Park) in the Charlottesville and Albemarle County Courthouse Historic District. 1924 is when its story starts. A drive of 1.8 mi reaches Scott Stadium.
A landmark inside Charlottesville
You can stay in Charlottesville
Robert Edward Lee sculpture is inside Charlottesville, which has 41 places to stay, so you won’t need a base farther out. Where to stay ↓
A day trip from Washington
Washington is about 100 miles northeast (straight-line). Where to stay ↓
Best months: Apr, May, Sep and Oct
April, May, September and October are the mild months, with highs of 69–80°. When to go ↓
An airport 8 miles away
Charlottesville Albemarle (CHO) has airline service, about 8 miles from Robert Edward Lee sculpture.
Established in 1924
Robert Edward Lee sculpture dates from 1924. About ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
A month-by-month look
Here are the months at Robert Edward Lee sculpture, with their weather.
Robert Edward Lee sculpture
The Robert E. Lee Monument was an outdoor bronze equestrian statue of Confederate general Robert E. Lee and his horse Traveller located in Charlottesville, Virginia's Market Street Park (formerly Emancipation Park, and before that Lee Park) in the Charlottesville and Albemarle County Courthouse Historic District. The statue was commissioned in 1917 and dedicated in 1924, and in 1997 was listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It was removed on July 10, 2021, and melted down in 2023.
- Type
- Landmark
- Established
- 1924
- Listed
- National Register of Historic Places (1997) · National Register of Historic Places contributing property (1982) · Virginia Historic Landmark (1996)
- Wikipedia readers
- 10K a year
A base for Robert Edward Lee sculpture
The closest lodging is in Charlottesville (41) and University of Virginia (9).
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Robert Edward Lee sculpture | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlottesville | in town | — | 41 33 hotels · 7 inns & B&Bs · 1 hostel | 44,388 | $487K | D |
| University of Virginia | 2 mi west | 5 min | 9 7 hotels · 2 campgrounds | 9,065 | $443K | — |
| Rio | 3 mi north | 5 min | 9 8 hotels · 1 motel | 1,252 | — | — |
| Pantops | 2 mi east | 5 min | 3 3 hotels | 4,665 | $523K | — |
| Hollymead | 7 mi north | 10 min | 4 2 hotels · 2 inns & B&Bs | 8,482 | $435K | — |
| Ivy | 7 mi west | 10 min | 3 1 hotel · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 campground | 794 | $646K | — |
| Rivanna | 6 mi southeast | 10 min | 2 1 hotel · 1 inn or B&B | 2,211 | $852K | — |
| Waynesboro | 23 mi west | 35 min | 16 10 hotels · 1 motel · 5 inns & B&Bs | 23,951 | $246K | C |
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Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Close to Robert Edward Lee sculpture
Each of these is within 66 miles.
12 mi Stadium & arenaScott Stadium
35 mi National ParkShenandoah National Park1.7M visitors a year
22 mi Stadium & arenaJohn Paul Jones Arena
58 mi Theme parkKings Dominion36 mi Scenic driveSkyline Drive
3in town City parkMarket Street Park
65 mi LandmarkHollywood Cemetery
44 mi CaveLuray CavernsPhoto credits
Scott Stadium: Mak7912, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Shenandoah National Park: Image copyright 2005 by user G. Edward Johnson (user Lorax) and released under t, CC BY-SA 3.0 · John Paul Jones Arena: Bob Mical, CC BY 2.0 · Kings Dominion: Erechtheus, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Skyline Drive: Image copyright 2005 by user G. Edward Johnson (user Lorax) and released under t, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Market Street Park: Chad Fennell, CC BY 2.0 · Hollywood Cemetery: Andrew Bain, Public domain · Luray Caverns: Paulo Ordoveza from Washington, DC, CC BY 2.0
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Questions people have about Robert Edward Lee sculpture
Is Robert Edward Lee sculpture in Charlottesville?
Yes. It’s inside Charlottesville, VA.
When is the best time to visit Robert Edward Lee sculpture?
April, May, September and October, with highs of 69–80°.
How far is Robert Edward Lee sculpture from Washington?
About 100 miles northeast of Washington, as the crow flies.
What is the closest airport to Robert Edward Lee sculpture?
Charlottesville Albemarle (CHO), about 8 miles away. The nearest big hub is Richmond (RIC), about 73 miles.
Where should I stay near Robert Edward Lee sculpture?
Charlottesville (in town, 41 places to stay), University of Virginia (2 mi, 9 places to stay) and Rio (3 mi, 9 places to stay).
Inside knowledge from Charlottesville
Questions and tips go in Charlottesville’s Town Square.
Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · NOAA climate normals · U.S. Census.