Andrew Lewis' Grave

Salem County · dedicated 1961 · Rte. 460, Main Street and Park Avenue, at East Hill Cemetery

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.

David Rumsey Map Collection, Stanford Libraries

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