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

Battle of Lewisburg

23 May 1862

Photographed by Mike Wintermantel, March 27, 2024

1. Battle of Lewisburg Marker

Inscription. The 36th Ohio assembled near the courthouse & advanced up Randolph & Chestnut Streets to attack the right of the Confederate line where they routed the 22nd Virginia. (Marker Number H.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil.

Location. 37° 48.178′ N, 80° 26.737′ W. Marker is in Lewisburg, West Virginia, in Greenbrier County. It can be reached from the intersection of Randolph Street and North Court Street, on the right when traveling east. 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: Greenbrier County Courthouse

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(a few steps from this marker); Lewis Theatre (within shouting distance of this marker); Lewisburg Graded School Bell (within shouting distance of this marker); Tribute to Men of the Mountains (within shouting distance of this marker); Greenbrier County War Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Colonial Army Rendezvous (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Josh Polan and the Riverbed Nursery Team (about 400 feet away); Center Green (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Lewisburg.

Photographed by Mike Wintermantel, March 27, 2024

2. Battle of Lewisburg Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on March 29, 2024. It was originally submitted on March 29, 2024, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 214 times since then and 33 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 29, 2024, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.