Lewisburg in Greenbrier County, West Virginia — The American South (Appalachia)
Lewisburg Graded School Bell
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., June 21, 2014
1. Lewisburg Graded School Bell Marker
This bell installed Lewisburg Graded School 1878. Given to park by George L. Lemon.
Erected by City of Lewisburg.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Communications • Education • Parks & Recreational Areas. In addition, it is included in the Historic Bells series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1878.
Location. 37° 48.182′ N, 80° 26.705′ W. Marker is in Lewisburg, West Virginia, in Greenbrier County. It is at the intersection of Jefferson Street (U.S. 219) and Randolph Street, on the left when traveling north on Jefferson Street. Marker and bell are in General Andrew Lewis Park. 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: Tribute to Men of the Mountains (within shouting distance of this marker); Greenbrier County Courthouse (within shouting distance of this marker); Greenbrier County War Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Battle of Lewisburg (within shouting distance of this marker); Colonial Army Rendezvous (within shouting distance of this marker); Lewis Theatre (within shouting distance
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Also see . . . McShane Bell Foundry. Foundry website entry (Submitted on July 7, 2014, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.)
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., June 21, 2014
2. Lewisburg Graded School Bell Detail
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., June 21, 2014
3. Lewisburg Graded School Bell
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., June 21, 2014
4. Lewisburg Graded School Bell and Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on January 26, 2022. It was originally submitted on July 7, 2014, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. This page has been viewed 587 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on July 7, 2014, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.
