Lewisburg in Greenbrier County, West Virginia — The American South (Appalachia)
Tribute to Men of the Mountains
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., June 21, 2014
1. Tribute to Men of the Mountains Marker
....Washington
——————————
Gen. Andrew Lewis
General Andrew Lewis surveyed in this valley in 1751 and promoted settlement. In September, 1774, he organized his army here at Camp Union, and marched to Point Pleasant, where he defeated the Indians under Cornstalk in the first battle of the Revolution. For the Lewises this town was named.
——————————
Col. John Stuart
Father and Founder of Greenbrier County
Due to his commanding service as soldier, educator and organizer the Virginia Assembly created this county March 1, 1778
—————
Gallant officer in the army of General Lewis at the Battle of Point Pleasant, he said: "This battle was, in fact, the beginning of the Revolutionary War that obtained for our country the liberty and independence enjoyed by the United States."
——————————
Fort Savannah
Survey and settlement of these "Big Levels" began in 1751 and Fort Greenbrier
this page online
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Patriots & Patriotism • Settlements & Settlers • Wars, US Indian. A significant historical date for this entry is March 1, 1778.
Location. 37° 48.201′ N, 80° 26.715′ W. Marker is in Lewisburg, West Virginia, in Greenbrier County. It is on Court Street north of Randolph Street, on the right when traveling north. Marker is on the county courthouse grounds. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 200 Court Street, 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: Greenbrier County War Memorial (a few steps from this marker); Lewisburg Graded School Bell (within shouting distance of this marker); Greenbrier County Courthouse (within shouting distance of this marker); Battle of Lewisburg (within shouting distance of this marker); Lewis Theatre (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Colonial Army Rendezvous (about 300 feet away); Samuel Price (about 300 feet away); Josh Polan and the Riverbed Nursery Team (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Lewisburg.
Also see . . .
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., June 21, 2014
2. Tribute to Men of the Mountains - Lewis Marker
1. Brig Gen Andrew Lewis, Continental Army. (Submitted on July 9, 2014, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.)
2. Colonel John Stuart. (Submitted on July 9, 2014, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.)
3. History of Lewisburg WV. (Submitted on July 9, 2014, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.)
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., June 21, 2014
3. Tribute to Men of the Mountains - Stuart Marker
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., June 21, 2014
4. Tribute to Men of the Mountains - Fort Savannah Marker
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., June 21, 2014
5. Tribute to Men of the Mountains Monument
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on July 9, 2014, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. This page has been viewed 851 times since then and 25 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on July 9, 2014, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.
