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

Confederate Cemetery

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

1. Confederate Cemetery Marker

Inscription. In a cross-shaped mass grave at the end of this path lie the remains of 95 unknown Confederate soldiers who fought in the Battle of Lewisburg on 23 May 1862.

This path is the original trace of the James River-Kanawha Turnpike which carried commerce through Lewisburg enroute to eastern markets.

Erected by The Lewisburg Foundation.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Roads & Vehicles • War, US Civil. A significant historical date for this entry is May 23, 1862.

Location. 37° 48.221′ N, 80° 26.944′ W. Marker is in Lewisburg, West Virginia, in Greenbrier County. It is on Washington Street West. 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.

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least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Lewisburg (here, next to this marker); a different marker also named Lewisburg (within shouting distance of this marker); Confederate Cemetery / The Civil War (within shouting distance of this marker); Dooryard Garden (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Battle of Lewisburg (about 300 feet away); History of Lewisburg / North House Grounds (about 400 feet away); Virginia Supreme Court Library (about 400 feet away); William Cammack Campbell (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Lewisburg.

Confederate Cemetery tablet and Lewisburg interpretive panel image. Click for full size.

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

2. Confederate Cemetery tablet and Lewisburg interpretive panel

This tablet is on the small concrete base on the right. This path is on the original trace of the James River-Kanawha Turnpike.

Credits. This page was last revised on June 10, 2025. It was originally submitted on October 7, 2019, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. This page has been viewed 346 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 7, 2019, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio.