Lewisburg in Greenbrier County, West Virginia — The American South (Appalachia)
History of Lewisburg
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North House Grounds
Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), April 25, 2026
1. History of Lewisburg / North House Grounds Marker
History of Lewisburg
The land Lewisburg sits on was occupied by various Native American groups including the Shawnee, the Seneca, the Delaware and the Cherokee. European settlers began to colonize the area in the 1750s. Lewisburg was named after Andrew Lewis, who is credited with finding the Lewis Spring in 1751 while surveying the area. Formally established in 1782, Lewisburg became the Greenbrier County seat and flourishing court town. Greenbrier County has a rich agricultural history and Lewisburg's strategic location along the Seneca Trail (Route 219) and the Midland Trail (Route 60) supported trade and travel.
North House Grounds
When John North sold the house to James Frazer in 1836, it was the beginning of a new era. James Frazer turned the North House into the Star Hotel and more than doubled the size of the house. A rough description of the Star Hotel appeared in a June 1854 advertisement, which stated that the property had two good cellars, an orchard, a vegetable garden, a fifty horse stable, and outhouses comprising of servants' cabins, kitchens, meat-house, and dairy. These servant cabins were the multiple cabins for the enslaved people living and laboring at the Star Hotel. This depiction of Lewisburg by German artist Edward Beyer shows the Lewisburg in 1854 and gives us an idea of
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Erected by Greenbrier Historical Society.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Indigenous Peoples and Communities • Industry & Commerce • Political Subdivisions • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical month for this entry is June 1854.
Location. 37° 48.179′ N, 80° 26.895′ W. Marker is in Lewisburg, West Virginia, in Greenbrier County. It is on Washington Street West (U.S. 60) west of Courtney Drive, on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 285 Washington St W, 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: Dooryard Garden (here, next to this marker); Greenbrier College for Women (a few steps from this marker); Virginia Supreme Court Library (within shouting distance of this marker); Historic Stepping Stones (within shouting distance of this marker); William Cammack Campbell (within shouting distance of this marker); Battle of Lewisburg (within shouting distance of this marker); The Lewisburg Foundation (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Battle of Lewisburg (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Lewisburg.
Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), April 25, 2026
2. History of Lewisburg / North House Grounds Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on April 28, 2026. It was originally submitted on April 28, 2026, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 6 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 28, 2026, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
