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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMECV_confederate-cemetery_Lewisburg-WV.html
Remains of 95 unknown Confederate soldiers who fought in the Battle of Lewisburg on 23 May 1862 lie in this cross shaped common grave. It has an upright 80 feet long and cross arms of 40 feet. After the Civil War the unclaimed dead were removed fr…
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The 3rd Provisional Ohio Brigade's camp was on this hill. The Confederate artillery opened the battle at 5 a.m. with a bombardment of the Federal camp.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMECT_lewisburg_Lewisburg-WV.html
The Battle of Lewisburg was fought on May 23, 1862, between the Southern forces of General Henry A. Heth and the Northern forces of Colonel George Crook, later famous as the captor of Geronimo. The inhabitants of Lewisburg, Virginia, a peaceful to…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMECS_dick-pointer_Lewisburg-WV.html
Enslaved African, noted for bravery in defense of Fort Donnally during Shawnee attack May 29, 1778. He was granted his freedom by James Rodgers in 1801. Land granted to other defenders; his 1795 pension petition, supported locally, denied. Reporte…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMCQX_greenbrier-military-school_Lewisburg-WV.html
First school was established 1808-09 by Dr. John McElhenney and chartered as an academy in 1812. Used as barracks and hospital during War between the States. The present buildings were erected in 1921.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMCQW_lewisburg-battle_Lewisburg-WV.html
Confederate troops under Gen. Henry Heth here, May 23, 1862, were repulsed in attach upon division of Col. Geo. Crook's brigade. The Old Stone Church was used as a hospital. In his retreat, Heth burned bridge over Greenbrier at Caldwell.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMCQU_greenbrier-military-school_Lewisburg-WV.html
First established at Lewisburg 1808-09 by Dr. John McElhenney and chartered as an academy in 1812. Used as barracks and hospital during War between the States. Present buildings on north side of town built 1921.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMCQI_kates-mountain_White-Sulphur-Springs-WV.html
Named for Kate Carpenter, whose husband, Nathan, was killed by the Indians. fine scenic view. Home of Kate's Mountain Clover and other rare plants, such as the Box Huckleberry, 6000 years old - the oldest living thing.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMCQG_white-sulphur_White-Sulphur-Springs-WV.html
Side ALarge Federal fish hatcheries are located here. A mile east on Howard's Creek the armies of North and South fought in 1863. At "Oakhurst" three miles north the first golf club in America was organized in 1884.
Side BTwelve Presidents, fro…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMCQF_the-old-white_White-Sulphur-Springs-WV.html
Here stood a famous hostelry affectionately known as The Old WhiteOnce the pride of the Old DominionWhose gracious hospitality, beautiful surroundings and healing waters gained national renown and made it the object of many a pilgrimage.Here gathe…