Salem, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Andrew Lewis Grave
Photographed by Kevin W., November 24, 2007
1. Andrew Lewis' Grave Marker
This famous pioneer, patriot, statesman, and soldier, is buried here on part of his 625 acre estate. Member of House of Burgesses, 1772-1775; defeated Indians at battle of Point Pleasant 1774; drove Lord Dunmore from Virginia 1776. Died 1781.
Erected 1961 by Virginia State Library. (Marker Number K-77.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Patriots & Patriotism • Settlements & Settlers • War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the Virginia Department of Historic Resources (DHR) series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1774.
Location. 37° 17.653′ N, 80° 2.931′ W. Marker is in Salem, Virginia. It is at the intersection of E. Main Street (U.S. 460) and Park Avenue, on the right when traveling east on E. Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: 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 the North Atlantic Region, 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 of America, and the Antebellum South.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Sgt. James Walton (a few steps from this marker); To honor our Confederate Soldiers (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); General Andrew Lewis Land Grant (about 400 feet away); In Memory of These Confederate Soldiers Buried Herein (about
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Photographed by Kevin W., November 24, 2007
2. Andrew Lewis' Grave Marker
Photographed by Kevin W., November 24, 2007
3. Andrew Lewis' Grave Marker
Andrew Lewis' grave is located within the East Hill Cemetery, at the highest point of the cemetery.
Credits. This page was last revised on March 5, 2022. It was originally submitted on December 1, 2007, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia. This page has been viewed 2,969 times since then and 28 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on December 1, 2007, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia.
