40-509: Morgan Chapel and Graveyard – also known as Christ Episcopal Church-Bunker Hill – is a historic church in Bunker Hill , Berkeley County, West Virginia . It is the oldest Episcopal church congregation in West Virginia. In 1741 Morgan Morgan , one of West Virginia's earliest settlers, built the original log church on this site, about halfway between his cabin and the mill. Soon a cemetery
80-605: A Quaker who may have been a conductor on the Underground Railroad along with his wife Elizabeth and whose former house is also on the National Register of Historic Places. During the American Civil War , both Union and Confederate troops encamped nearby and some in the chapel, as shown by recently uncovered graffiti. The diocese is currently seeking funds for further restoration. The closest local Episcopal parish
120-667: A Revolutionary War commander who surveyed and settled the area and is known locally as the “Father of Greenbrier County”. The land on which the first county courthouse, and the Old Stone Church in Lewisburg, are situated was donated by Stuart. Lewisburg was formally established in 1782 by an act of the Virginia General Assembly . The original trustees were Samuel Lewis, James Reid, Samuel Brown, Andrew Donnelly, John Stuart , and Archer Mathews . To accommodate Virginians west of
160-507: A few days after the Battle of Gettysburg while redirecting troops from the flooded crossing at Falling Waters, West Virginia , and died at Edgewood Manor in Bunker Hill on July 17, 1863. Bunker Hill has its own post office, which uses the 25413 ZIP code . Its location between Martinsburg and Winchester , Virginia along Interstate 81 and U.S. Route 11 led to residential growth beginning in
200-650: A march through downtown Lewisburg, a community lunch, and a program commemorating the memory and legacy of Dr. King. Belsnickle or Old Christmas is celebrated with the Shanghai Parade on New Year's Day. In this observation of the older traditions, people dress in costumes and march down the main street. Its term comes from "collie-shanghai", an old word related to making a lot of noise. The parade has been going on for over 150 years . Other annual celebrations include two food festivals, Taste of Our Towns (TOOT) in October and
240-444: A regional not-for-profit arts and education center. Today, the cultural center annually serves more than 75,000 patrons with live performances by artists from around the world, arts in education programming, classes, workshops, fine art exhibits, an independent film series and more. Carnegie Hall, Inc. is one of only four Carnegie Halls still in continuous use in the world. The Greenbrier Historical Society and North House Museum
280-473: A religious camp meeting , thought to be based on a local camp ground called Brushy Ridge. The Lost World Caverns are nearby, and feature self-guided tours and numerous rock formations. Organ Cave is also in the area. The State Fair of West Virginia is held in nearby Fairlea every August. Lewisburg is the site of West Virginia's largest Martin Luther King Jr. Day celebration. The event includes
320-457: Is an unincorporated community in Berkeley County , West Virginia , United States, located in the lower Shenandoah Valley on Winchester Pike ( U.S. Route 11 ) at its junction with County Route 26 south of Martinsburg . It is the site of the confluence of Torytown Run and Mill Creek , a tributary of Opequon Creek which flows into Winchester, Virginia . According to the 2000 census ,
360-519: Is dedicated to collecting, preserving, and interpreting the rich history of the Greenbrier Valley. The Greenbrier Historical Society has operated within the North House since 1976 and has owned the building since 1992. Built in 1820, the North House was the home of local lawyer John North and his wife Charlotte for more than a decade before becoming James Frazier's Star Tavern and Inn. At the turn of
400-614: Is located approximately one mile north of the Greenbrier River . According to the United States Census Bureau , the city has a total area of 3.81 square miles (9.87 km ), of which 3.80 square miles (9.84 km ) is land and 0.01 square miles (0.03 km ) is water. Much of it is within the karst belt and a sinkhole is gated over at an intersection. It is part of the Davis Spring subwatershed . Lewisburg
440-660: Is now Grace Episcopal Church in Middleway, West Virginia , several miles eastward on the Middleway Pike. Until recently, that parish had used this chapel for at least one worship service each year (in September); other denominations and special events occasionally used it until the restoration commenced. Morgan Chapel was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1984, Bunker Hill, West Virginia Bunker Hill
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#1732894687017480-550: Is part of the Southern West Virginia region. The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally cold winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Lewisburg has a humid continental climate , abbreviated "Dfb" on climate maps. As of the census of 2010, there were 3,830 people, 1,892 households, and 989 families living in the city. The population density
520-528: Is the only one still in operating condition. That mill constructed in 1738 was rebuilt in 1890 and is now the only mill in the state featuring dual water wheels. A small Civil War skirmish between the Union Army and the Confederate Army occurred near Bunker Hill on July 17, 1861. Also Confederate General J. Johnston Pettigrew of North Carolina was mortally wounded during his army's retreat to Virginia
560-406: The 1980s and continuing into the 21st century. Lewisburg, West Virginia Lewisburg is a city in and the county seat of Greenbrier County, West Virginia , United States. The population was 3,930 at the 2020 census. Lewisburg is named after Andrew Lewis . In 1751 Lewis, as a young surveyor, established a camp near the spring behind the present courthouse. This spring has been known as
600-482: The 20th century, the North House became the President's home for Greenbrier Women's College. Today, the museum's permanent displays and temporary exhibits feature items from across the Greenbrier Valley, including, but not limit to; the training saddle of General Robert E. Lee's horse Traveller, an 18th-century covered wagon, Civil War artifacts, furniture made by local craftsman David Surbaugh, as well as original items from
640-572: The Bunker Hill community has a population of 5,319. At Bunker Hill in 1726, Colonel Morgan Morgan (1687-1766) founded the first permanent settlement of record in the part of Virginia that became West Virginia during the American Civil War , although that cabin was destroyed in the French and Indian War . Morgan's kinfolk rebuilt the cabin before the American Revolutionary War , and Tory sympathizers killed Morgan's grandson James Morgan near
680-806: The Chocolate Festival in April, and the Lewisburg Literary Festival, a celebration of books and the written word, held in August. Speakers at the Literary Festival have included Homer Hickam, author of Rocket Boys, Jeanette Walls, author of The Glass Castle, Garth Stein, author of The Art of Racing in the Rain, NBA basketball legend Jerry West, NPR's Noah Adams, West Virginia Poet Laureate and children's author Marc Harshman, and children's author Tom Angleberger of
720-527: The Lewis Spring since that time. During Pontiac's Rebellion in 1763, Native Americans completely destroyed two of the early European settlements in Greenbrier County , killing the men and carrying off the women and children. This raid virtually eliminated all of the earliest settlers in the county. The Native Americans were primarily Shawnees , and (according to undocumented tradition) were led by
760-584: The North family. The Greenbrier Historical Society archives and museum hold artifacts from before the revolutionary war through today. The Greenbrier Historical Society and North House Museum also offers educational program, a research archive, group tour rates, and membership opportunities. The Lewisburg post office holds a mural , Old Time Camp Meeting , painted by American artist Robert F. Gates as part of President Franklin Roosevelt 's New Deal . The mural depicts
800-868: The Origami Yoda series. In 2013, musicians in the community created the West Virginia Winter Music Festival, as a fundraiser for musicians in need of financial support due to a life emergency. It has grown to be an anticipated event in the area every January. [1] [2] The Greenbrier Classic Concert series are held in nearby Fairlea at the State Fair Grounds every July. Artists who have performed include West Virginia native Brad Paisley , Carrie Underwood , Keith Urban , Reba McEntire . Miranda Lambert , Rod Stewart , Lionel Richie , Victoria Justice , Jon Bon Jovi , Kenny Chesney , Aerosmith , Maroon 5 and Jimmy Buffett . Historic Lewisburg
840-427: The age of 18 living with them, 41.3% were married couples living together, 8.2% had a female householder with no husband present, 2.7% had a male householder with no wife present, and 47.7% were non-families. 40.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 18.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.01 and the average family size was 2.73. The median age in
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#1732894687017880-420: The age of 18 living with them, 46.6% were married couples living together, 8.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 42.7% were non-families. 38.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 19.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.04 and the average family size was 2.69. In the city, the population was spread out, with 17.8% under
920-460: The age of 18, 6.8% from 18 to 24, 22.8% from 25 to 44, 28.3% from 45 to 64, and 24.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 47 years. For every 100 females, there were 79.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 74.3 males. The median income for a household in the city was $ 27,857, and the median income for a family was $ 42,940. Males had a median income of $ 38,056 versus $ 21,386 for females. The per capita income for
960-522: The cabin on what became known as Torytown Creek about four miles outside the Bunker Hill town center, on Runnymeade Street (a/k/a County Route 26 west of town). That cabin (now a small state park) was restored as a Bicentennial project in 1976, using many of its original logs. Now a historically furnished museum, it also serves as headquarters of the Morgan Cabin Committee. The state of West Virginia erected several monuments to Morgan nearby. Near
1000-530: The city was $ 22,139, About 12.4% of families and 19.6% of the population were below the poverty line , including 21.2% of those under age 18 and 16.6% of those age 65 or over. In 1902, steel baron and philanthropist Andrew Carnegie built Carnegie Hall as a classroom building for the Lewisburg Female Institute, later the Greenbrier College . Carnegie Hall, Inc. was incorporated in 1983 as
1040-403: The city was 46.1 years. 17.7% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.5% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 22.5% were from 25 to 44; 27.3% were from 45 to 64; and 24.1% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 46.6% male and 53.4% female. As of the census of 2000, there were 3,624 people, 1,746 households, and 1,000 families living in the city. The population density
1080-588: The famous leader Hokoleskwa , or Cornstalk. By 1770 a fortified encampment called Fort Savannah was established at the Lewis Spring. In 1774, Governor Dunmore of Virginia instructed then- Colonel Andrew Lewis to gather "willing and able men" to go to the great Kanawha River and stand against the Native American forces that were attacking the Greenbrier Valley. In what became known as Lord Dunmore's War , over 1,490 men were assembled, some at Fort Pitt at present-day Pittsburgh , and others at Fort Union, on
1120-629: The historic district, Bunker Hill Presbyterian Church, was built in 1854, rebuilt after heavy damage in the Civil War, and rededicated in 1879. The historic Mt. Tabor Baptist Church, founded in the 1780s slightly outside the modern town (now in Lewisburg, West Virginia ), transferred from a white congregation to a black congregation, with judicial permission, after the Civil War. Bunker Hill's Mill Creek Historic District includes Morgan Park and structures abutting Mill Creek for about five miles, and so includes
1160-473: The mountains, several Virginia courts sat in Lewisburg, where Patrick Henry once successfully defended a client accused of murder. The town and the surrounding farms prospered and a number of spas and resort hotels were established at some of the outlying mineral springs . During the Civil War a number of engagements were fought in and around Lewisburg, including the 1862 Battle of Lewisburg . Several of
1200-470: The present buildings in town were used as hospitals and barracks by both sides in this conflict, and bullet marks can still be seen in some today. The Virginia Supreme Court library , which was located in Lewisburg and served as the Greenbrier County Library until 2008, was used as a hospital and has preserved a section of wall with soldiers' graffiti. In the mid 20th century, the Lewisburg area
1240-617: The site of present-day Lewisburg. These recruits included Lewis's brother Charles, and others which history books refer to as one of the most remarkable assemblages of frontier leaders in American history. Thirteen were men of political and military distinction. Lewis's army marched down the New and Kanawha Rivers to the Ohio River , where they intended to cross over and invade the Ohio Country , which
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1280-555: The town center and a bridge over Mill Creek is Morgan Park , which has a large monument erected to honor the first settler in 1924, as well as two historic markers. Both Morgan and George Washington are also remembered at the Morgan Chapel and Graveyard less than 2 miles from the town center, en route to the Morgan cabin. Near the Virginia state line, Payne's Chapel United Methodist Church
1320-472: The town's and Berkeley County's earliest industrial center, three bridges (including the county's first railroad bridge), four mills, and several old residences (including former log cabins and stone structures, some in ruins). The Sherrard Mill became a residence in the 1930s, and only the millrace remains of the Gray Mill. The Bunker Hill Mill, a gristmill that contains 19th and 20th centuries milling equipment,
1360-467: Was 1,007.9 inhabitants per square mile (389.2/km ). There were 2,100 housing units at an average density of 552.6 per square mile (213.4/km ). The racial makeup of the city was 90.5% White , 5.4% African American , 0.3% Native American , 1.9% Asian , 0.1% Pacific Islander , 0.4% from other races , and 1.4% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.6% of the population. There were 1,892 households, of which 20.2% had children under
1400-446: Was 951.0 people per square mile (367.3/km ). There were 1,929 housing units at an average density of 506.2 per square mile (195.5/km ). The racial makeup of the city was 90.73% White , 6.68% African American , 0.44% Native American , 0.52% Asian , 0.36% from other races , and 1.27% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.66% of the population. There were 1,746 households, out of which 20.5% had children under
1440-583: Was also located on the river. The two camps held joint activities, such as dances, with another nearby girls' camp, Camp Alleghany. In 1978, a 236-acre (0.96 km ) area in the heart of Lewisburg was designated a National Register Historic District. Today, Lewisburg is home to the West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine , one of 29 osteopathic medical schools in the United States and one of three medical schools in West Virginia. Lewisburg
1480-415: Was established. The current Greek Revival building was constructed in 1851. Morgan Morgan I, II, III, and IV are all buried in the church cemetery, although the historic marker for Morgan Morgan is over a mile away near the town center and mill. Morgan Morgan's descendants later founded Morgantown, West Virginia . Also buried in the graveyard is noted American portrait artist John Drinker (1760–1826),
1520-480: Was founded in 1762, rebuilt in brick and dedicated in 1851, but burned down of unknown causes in 1902, only to be rebuilt and rededicated three years later. Several other historic United Methodist churches still stand along Route 11(the Winchester Highway) beginning with Bunker Hill United Methodist Church in town, then Inwood and Darkesville United Methodist churches to the west. Another of the three churches in
1560-457: Was home to several children's summer camps . Camp Ann Bailey, (named after Revolutionary War scout Anne Bailey ) was located on the Greenbrier River . This Girl Scout camp was integrated in the 1950s thanks to the efforts of Charleston civil rights activist Elizabeth Harden Gilmore . The camp operated between 1927 and 1974, when it was closed to permit construction of Interstate 64 . A boys' camp, Camp Shaw-Mi-Del-Eca, founded in 1929,
1600-502: Was the home of the Shawnees . The Native Americans, led by Cornstalk, attempted to cut them off at the mouth of the Kanawha, where they fought an inconclusive battle that came to be known as the Battle of Point Pleasant . When the town of Lewisburg was formally laid out in 1780, Matthew Arbuckle, Sr. was the first settler. Among Lewisburg's first trustees was Col. John Stuart (1749-1823),
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