Salem, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
General Andrew Lewis of Salem
(1720 - 1781)
Sculptor Anne Bell
Architect Byron R. Dickson
Conceived and Developed by:
Dr. Richard H. and Anne Katherine Fisher
Commissioned by Salem Educational Foundation and Alumni Association
Last Brigade of General Andrew Lewis
Erected 2000 by Salem Educational Foundation and Alumni Association.
Topics. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Patriots & Patriotism • War, US Revolutionary • Wars, US Indian.
Location. 37° 17.087′ N, 80° 2.409′ W. Marker is in Salem, Virginia. Memorial is on Taliaferro Way, in the median. Marker is located in front of tthe Salem Civic Center and James E. Taliaferro Sports & Entertainment Complex. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Salem VA 24153, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. General Andrew Lewis (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Lynchburg and Salem Turnpike (approx. 0.6 miles away); a different marker also named General Andrew Lewis (approx. 0.7 miles away); To honor our Confederate Soldiers (approx. 0.8 miles away); World War 1917 - 1919 Memorial (approx. 0.8 miles away); Sgt. James Walton (approx. 0.8 miles away); Andrew Lewis’ Grave (approx. 0.8 miles away); East Hill Cemetery North (approx. 0.9 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Salem.
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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 1,853 times since then and 38 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on December 1, 2007, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia.