Lewisburg, West Virginia is an historic city located in Greenbrier County in the Allegheny Mountains and is the county’s seat. Lewisburg WV is 45 miles northwest of Roanoke and 172 miles from Raleigh, with a population of approximately 3,624 people.
This friendly town boasts of safety for its resident with its low crime rate. Among the area's many amenities are unique shopping experiences, both elegant and casual dining, and plenty of diverse outdoor adventures such as hiking, biking, spelunking canoeing, fishing and cross-country skiing as well as indoor activities that include live performance theater, award-winning galleries, and much more.
Rich in History
Rich in over 220 years of American history, Lewisburg offers plenty of sites for tourists which include antebellum homes, some of which have remained in the same family, vintage structures with new uses and purposes but exhibiting their original charm, quaint church bells which still ring out on Sunday mornings, and the Old Steeple Clock which still tolls the hours. There are also 19th century manor and farmhouses strewn along narrow country roads which wind through the rolling terrain. Traveling down these roads, one may come upon one of the old covered bridges which span sparkling creeks fed from streams flowing out of the mountain which surround the valley.
Breathtaking Views
The beauty of the area is showcased in awesome arrays based upon the season. The winter season offers breathtaking views of waterfalls frozen in place. The colorful birds and flowers native to the area display spring’s glory. The lush green of the valley basks in the summer sun, and the autumn shows off the splendor of the colorful foliage of the hardwoods.
Schools
The Greenbrier County School District provides education for students in Lewisburg and other towns in the county. The district is determined to enable all students to achieve a high level of self-sufficiency and continued growth in a highly academic environment in order to become contributing members of their community.
Lewisburg Real Estate
Anyone looking to make their home here will find that Lewisburg real estate offers a variety of housing opportunities. Approximately 62% of the housing units are owner-occupied. Houses here are generally newer than those found in other places. Singles and young couples will find there are options for apartments to rent as well. |