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Each of these markers is about General Andrew Lewis of Salem, VA.
By Kevin W., November 24, 2007
General Andrew Lewis Marker
SHOWN IN SOURCE-SPECIFIED ORDER
| On Roanoke Blvd at Taliaferro Way, on the right when traveling north on Roanoke Blvd. |
| | Andrew Lewis was born on 9 Oct. 1720 in Ireland, and his family immigrated to Virginia by 1732. He attained prominence as a frontier soldier during Dunmore's War when on 10 Oct. 1774 his troops defeated Indians led by Shawnee Chief Cornstalk, at . . . — — Map (db m3907) HM |
| On Taliaferro Way, in the median. |
| | General Andrew Lewis
(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 . . . — — Map (db m3908) WM |
| On West Virginia Route 80, 0 miles south of U.S. 52, on the left when traveling north. |
| | Here Major (later General) Andrew Lewis camped, February 26, 1756, with Virginia troops on way to attack Indians who had been raiding the settlements. Bitter cold and food shortage brought disaster to the expedition. — — Map (db m200621) HM |
| | Hero of the battle of Point Pleasant which was the most closely contested of any battle ever fought with the Northwest Indians: was the opening act in the drama whereof the closing scene was played at Yorktown. — — Map (db m3904) HM |
| On E. Main Street (U.S. 460) at Park Avenue, on the right when traveling east on E. Main Street. |
| | This famous pioneer, patriot, statesman, and soldier, is buried here on part of his 625 acre estate. Member of House of Burgesses, 1772-1775; defeated Indians at battle of Point Pleasant 1774; drove Lord Dunmore from Virginia 1776. Died 1781. — — Map (db m3903) HM |
Jun. 1, 2024