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Lewisburg, the seat of
Greenbrier County, and White Sulphur Springs, are in a friendly area
near the Virginia border. The area is served by State Highway 92, US
Highways 60 and 219, as well as I-64.
During the early 18th
century, the area now known as Greenbrier County was largely
uninhabited, and it wasn't until 1740 that colonists began to arrive.
The county was officially chartered in 1782. Greenbrier County's
lumber roots can also be traced along the ancient buffalo paths that
ran through the county's undisturbed forests. These trails led the
first settlers into Greenbrier County and eventually brought the Raine
brothers, whom Rainelle is named for to form the Meadow River Lumber
Company in 1906. When the first Meadow River Lumber Company mill was
constructed, it was considered to be the largest mill of its type in
the world.
Lewisburg has become a renowned
haven for artists, and its many antebellum mansions give it
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The
National Trust for Historical Preservation named one stretch of
shops and restaurants one of twelve "Distinctive Destinations" in
America.
Did we forget something? You bet! In fact, there's just too much to
list here. So why not come on down and see for yourself just what
our region is all about. Drop by our United Country office soon and
let us stir your dreams.
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