Lewisburg in Greenbrier County, West Virginia — The American South (Appalachia)
Greenbrier College
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Greenbrier Hall
Photographed by J. J. Prats, September 14, 2019
1. Greenbrier College Marker
Greenbrier College. Site of the campus of Greenbrier College. In 1812, the Rev. John McElhenney established a co-ed school, the Lewisburg Academy. In 1875, the academy transferred all properties to the Lewisburg Female Institute. Briefly named Lewisburg Seminary prior to 1923 when named Greenbrier College. It closed in 1972 after educating young women from near and far.
Greenbrier Hall. Greenbrier Hall (1921) replaced two halls that burned: 1876-1901, 1902-1921. The hall was the main residence of Greenbrier College. It also housed the library, dining and other facilities. Classrooms, the auditorium and music rooms were in Carnegie Hall (1902). The hall is presently on Greenbrier Valley Campus of the New River Community and Technical College.
Erected 2012 by Greenbrier College Alumnae Association and West Virginia Archives and History.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Women. In addition, it is included in the West Virginia Archives and History series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1812.
Location. 37° 48.133′ N, 80° 26.887′ W. Marker is in Lewisburg, West Virginia, in Greenbrier County. It is at the intersection of Church Street and West
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Regionally, this marker is in the Southern Coalfields. It is also in the American South, specifically in the Upper South, in Appalachia, and specifically in Southern Appalachia. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Carnegie Hall (a few steps from this marker); Rev. John McElhenney, D.D. (within shouting distance of this marker); Greenbrier College for Women (within shouting distance of this marker); Battle of Lewisburg (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Battle of Lewisburg (within shouting distance of this marker); History of Lewisburg / North House Grounds (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Lewisburg Foundation (about 300 feet away); Dooryard Garden (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Lewisburg.
Regarding Greenbrier College / Greenbrier Hall. This is now the campus of the New River Community and Technical College (Greenbrier Valley Campus).
Also see . . . Greenbrier College Alumnae Association. Includes photos. “After the Civil War, the Presbytery took over the school and it became the Lewisburg Female Institute; although primarily an upper school, it served the very young girls of the area. In 1911, the name was changed to the Lewisburg Seminary or the Lewisburg Seminary
Photographed by J. J. Prats, September 14, 2019
2. Greenbrier Hall side of marker
Photographed by J. J. Prats, September 14, 2019
3. Greenbrier College / Greenbrier Hall Marker
Photographed by J. J. Prats, September 14, 2019
4. Greenbrier Hall, Lewisburg West Virginia
Photographed by J. J. Prats, September 14, 2019
5. Carnegie Hall, Lewisburg West Virginia
Photographed by J. J. Prats, September 14, 2019
6. Greenbrier College Washington Street Gateposts
The inset slate stones read “Class — 1924.”
Credits. This page was last revised on April 27, 2026. It was originally submitted on October 7, 2019, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. This page has been viewed 930 times since then and 29 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on October 7, 2019, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio.
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