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

Greenbrier Military School

Photographed by Beverly Pfingsten, March 27, 2009

1. Greenbrier Military School Marker

Inscription. First established at Lewisburg 1808-09 by Dr. John McElhenney and chartered as an academy in 1812. Used as barracks and hospital during War between the States. Present buildings on north side of town built 1921.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • War, US Civil. 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° 47.907′ N, 80° 26.392′ W. Marker is in Lewisburg, West Virginia, in Greenbrier County. It is on U.S. 60, on the right when traveling west. Between Dwyer Lane and Echols Lane. 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: Lewisburg Battle (approx. 0.2 miles away); Center Green (approx. 0.4 miles away); Colonial Army Rendezvous (approx. 0.4 miles away); Josh Polan and the Riverbed Nursery Team (approx. 0.4 miles away); Lewisburg Graded School Bell (approx. 0.4 miles away); Battle of Lewisburg (approx. 0.4 miles away); Greenbrier County Courthouse (approx. 0.4 miles away); Tribute to Men of the Mountains (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Lewisburg.

Also see . . . Greenbrier Military School Alumni Association

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. (Submitted on May 26, 2009, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland.)

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., June 21, 2014

2. Greenbrier Military School Marker

Looking west

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on May 26, 2009, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. This page has been viewed 1,707 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on May 26, 2009, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. 2. submitted on July 7, 2014, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.