Salem, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
General Andrew Lewis Land Grant
This structure is located on a land grant of 625 acres made to General Andrew Lewis in 1767 by Lt. Governor Francis Fauquier and King George III of England.
Erected by Salem Museum.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1767.
Location. 37° 17.68′ N, 80° 2.854′ W. Marker is in Salem, Virginia. It is at the intersection of East Main Street (U.S. 460) and Lynchburg Turnpike when traveling west on East Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 801 E Main St, Salem VA 24153, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Virginia’s Mountain Region, in Southwest Virginia, and in the Blue Ridge Highlands. It is also in the American South and specifically in the Upper South. 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, one of the original Thirteen Colonies, one of the Confederate States
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: To honor our Confederate Soldiers (within shouting distance of this marker); Andrew Lewis Grave (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Sgt. James Walton (about 400 feet away); In Memory of These Confederate Soldiers Buried Herein (about 500 feet away); General Andrew Lewis (about 500 feet away); East Hill Cemetery North (approx. 0.2 miles away); Lynchburg and Salem Turnpike (approx. 0.2 miles away); William Howard Thompson (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Salem.
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 15 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 28, 2026, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
