Lewisburg in Greenbrier County, West Virginia — The American South (Appalachia)
Col. John Stuart
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Mathew Arbuckle
Photographed by Forest McDermott, July 20, 2008
1. Col. John Stuart Marker
Col. John Stuart. Col. John Stuart built Stuart Manor, 1789, near Fort Stuart. He was a military and civil leader and led a company in the Battle of Point Pleasant. As clerk of Greenbrier County, he left many historic records. His first office is standing.
Mathew Arbuckle. Here lived Captain Mathew Arbuckle, who guided General Andrew Lewis and army from Lewisburg to Point Pleasant and took part in the battle which followed, 1774. For a time he was in command of Fort Randolph, later built there.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, French and Indian. In addition, it is included in the West Virginia Archives and History series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1789.
Location. 37° 48.369′ N, 80° 26.243′ W. Marker is in Lewisburg, West Virginia, in Greenbrier County. It is on North Jefferson Street (U.S. 219) north of Lee Street, on the left when traveling south. 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: Robert C. Byrd Clinic (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Greenbrier Military School (approx. 0.2 miles away); Samuel Price (approx. 0.4 miles away); Greenbrier County War Memorial
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Photographed by Forest McDermott, July 20, 2008
2. Mathew Arbuckle Marker
Opposite side of Col. John Stuart marker
Photographed by Forest McDermott, July 20, 2008
3. Col. John Stuart/Mathew Arbuckle Marker
Photo taken looking south on North Jefferson Street.
Credits. This page was last revised on April 27, 2026. It was originally submitted on December 11, 2011, by Forest McDermott of Masontown, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 1,266 times since then and 42 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on December 11, 2011, by Forest McDermott of Masontown, Pennsylvania. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
