Staunton, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)

First Settler's Grave

Photographed by Mike Wintermantel, August 20, 2011

1. First Settler's Grave Marker

Inscription. One mile north is the grave of John Lewis, first settler in this region, who came here in 1732 and died in 1762. He chose the site of the town of Staunton. His four sons, Thomas, Andrew, William and Charles, took an important part in the Indian and Revolutionary wars.

Erected 1929 by Conservation and Development Commission. (Marker Number W-159.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Colonial Era • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Virginia Department of Historic Resources (DHR) series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1732.

Location. 38° 8.026′ N, 79° 2.517′ W. Marker is in Staunton, Virginia. It is on Richmond Avenue (U.S. 250), on the right when traveling west. Located on a traffic island in Staunton. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Staunton VA 24401, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Virginia’s Shenandoah Valley.

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: Avenue of Trees (within shouting distance of this marker); The Barger House (approx. 0.4 miles away); Appalachian Virginia, 1850s (approx. half a mile away); a different marker also named Appalachian Virginia, 1850s (approx. half a mile away); Schoolhouse, 1840s

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(approx. half a mile away); Garden (approx. half a mile away); Valley of Virginia, 1850s (approx. half a mile away); Springhouse (approx. half a mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Staunton.

Photographed by Mike Wintermantel, August 20, 2011

2. First Settler's Grave Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on August 26, 2021. It was originally submitted on August 20, 2011, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 1,757 times since then and 80 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 20, 2011, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.