Lewisburg in Greenbrier County, West Virginia — The American South (Appalachia)
Confederate Cemetery
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The Civil War
Photographed by Bill Pfingsten, March 27, 2009
1. Confederate Cemetery Marker
Confederate Cemetery. On the hill, 400 yards west, in a common grave shaped like a cross, lie unclaimed bodies of ninety-five Confederate soldiers, casualties of the area, including those of the Battle of Droop Mountain and the Battle of Lewisburg.
The Civil War. The Greenbrier area was predominately Southern in its sympathies, and furnished some 3000 men for the army of the Confederacy. It was occupied repeatedly by one or the other of the opposing armies throughout the War.
Erected 1963 by West Virginia Historic Commission.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the West Virginia Archives and History series list.
Location. 37° 48.223′ N, 80° 26.894′ W. Marker is in Lewisburg, West Virginia, in Greenbrier County. It is on Courtney Drive east of Washington Street (U.S. 60). 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 (a few steps from this marker); Battle of Lewisburg (within shouting distance of this marker); William Cammack Campbell (within shouting distance
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Photographed by Bill Pfingsten, March 27, 2009
2. The Civil War Marker
Photographed by Forest McDermott, July 20, 2008
3. Confederate Cemetery / The Civil War Marker
Lewisburg marker is in the background on the left.
Credits. This page was last revised on April 27, 2026. It was originally submitted on August 17, 2009, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. This page has been viewed 2,483 times since then and 25 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 17, 2009, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. 3. submitted on November 28, 2012, by Forest McDermott of Masontown, Pennsylvania.
