Lewisburg in Greenbrier County, West Virginia — The American South (Appalachia)

The Lewisburg Foundation

Photographed by J. J. Prats, September 14, 2019

1. The Lewisburg Foundation Marker

Inscription.
January of 1980, eleven residents of Lewisburg founded The Lewisburg Foundation. Since that time this non-profit community membership organization has worked steadily to complete projects which protect and enhance the historic values and natural charm of this town.

We honor and thank those founding members. John W. Bell • Paul S. Detch • Jacqueline R. Dotson • Philip L. Gainer • Daniel R. Hart • Karen L. McClung • Philip L. McLaughlin • James R. Matheny • Harriet W. Murphy • James J. Rowe • Jacqueline Spellman • Frank J. Wingfield • Munir S. Yarid.

Erected 2005 by The Lewisburg Foundation.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Parks & Recreational Areas. A significant historical month for this entry is January 1980.

Location. 37° 48.172′ N, 80° 26.85′ W. Marker is in Lewisburg, West Virginia, in Greenbrier County. It is at the intersection of Washington Street (U.S. 60) and Church Street, on the left when traveling west on Washington Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Lewisburg WV 24901, United States of America. Touch for directions.

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: Battle of Lewisburg (a few steps from this marker); Shuck Memorial Baptist Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Historic Stepping Stones

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(within shouting distance of this marker); William Cammack Campbell (within shouting distance of this marker); Virginia Supreme Court Library (within shouting distance of this marker); History of Lewisburg / North House Grounds (within shouting distance of this marker); Greenbrier College for Women (within shouting distance of this marker); Dooryard Garden (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Lewisburg.

Washington and Church Streets at Academy Park image. Click for full size.

Photographed by J. J. Prats, September 14, 2019

2. Washington and Church Streets at Academy Park

The tablet is on the stone ledge facing Church Street.

Credits. This page was last revised on April 28, 2026. It was originally submitted on October 7, 2019, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. This page has been viewed 391 times since then and 29 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 7, 2019, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.