Confederate General Robert E Lee died October 12, 1870

   In October of 1865, Robert Edward Lee was inaugurated as president of Washington College in Lexington, Virginia. In September of 1870 he suffered a stroke, and passed away on October 12th. He is buried in the Chapel at Washington College, along with many other members of his family. Even his horse, Traveler, is buried just outside the door. In the main chapel is the statue in the photo above, "Recumbent Lee", designed by Edward Valentine.