📷 Nyttend, Public domainLewisburg Historic District
Lewisburg, WV
A walkable downtown of brick and stone buildings, independent shops and galleries in the Greenbrier Valley. Park near the main street, wander the side lanes, and plan a lunch stop before continuing on I-64.
Lewisburg was established in 1782 by the Virginia assembly and is named for Andrew Lewis, who set up a camp at a spring in 1751. The city is the county seat of Greenbrier County; 3,922 people lived here in 2020. In 1978 an area of 95 hectares (236 acres) in the center was designated a National Register Historic District. The Battle of Lewisburg was fought here in 1862 during the Civil War, and bullet marks can still be seen on some buildings.
Sights include the North House Museum, a building from 1820 that the Greenbrier Historical Society has run since 1976, and Carnegie Hall, built in 1902 and now a cultural and educational center. The town center is compact; two to three hours are enough for a stroll with a lunch break. Lewisburg lies on Interstate 64, so getting here is easy.
- Nearest town
- Lewisburg, WV
- Category
- History & culture
- GPS
- 37.8018, -80.4456
Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
Good to know
Best time to go
The most pleasant months are usually May–June and September. Still fine, with some compromises, in July–August and October. Cold, short days in December–February. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
Nearby
Campsites nearby
- Greenbrier River CampgroundCampsite8 mi from Lewisburg Historic DistrictTentsCaravans
- Blue Bend CampgroundCampsite13 mi from Lewisburg Historic District
- Motorhome stopover · ThurmondMotorhome stopover15 mi from Lewisburg Historic DistrictMotorhomes
- Gheny Nook CampgroundCampsite18 mi from Lewisburg Historic District
- Steel Bridge CampgroundCampsite18 mi from Lewisburg Historic District
- The Pines CampgroundCampsite24 mi from Lewisburg Historic District · 10 pitchesFree
All campsites in West Virginia · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026
FAQs
Where is Lewisburg Historic District?
Lewisburg Historic District is in Lewisburg, WV, at GPS 37.8018, -80.4456. It is about 36 mi from Thurmond.
Can you camp near Lewisburg Historic District?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Greenbrier River Campground, about 8 mi away; within 25 mi there are 6 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
What is there to see near Lewisburg Historic District?
Places worth a stop nearby: Glade Creek Grist Mill, Babcock State Park (30 mi), Grandview (34 mi), Thurmond Historic District (36 mi) and New River Gorge Bridge (39 mi).
When is the best time to visit Lewisburg Historic District?
The most pleasant months are usually May–June and September. Still fine, with some compromises, in July–August and October. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)