The General Lewis Inn is a historic hotel in Lewisburg, West Virginia. The inn was originally constructed back in the early 1800s by a man named John H. Withrow. When building it, he intended to make it a small residence. The inn is named after Andrew Lewis. Along with that, the town as a whole, Lewisburg, is named after him. During the French ; Indian War, Andrew Lewis was a principal officer for George Washington, making him a prestigious figure. This inn has seen a lot of history seeing as its structure survived through the entirety of the Civil War. However, it wasn’t until 1929 that this history was made known. In 1929, the inn officially opened for business to the public when it was bought by the Hock family. Now, the inn is open and has received many renovations throughout its time to make it more appealing to guests while still having a historic charm.
Three ghosts are said to live on the property of the inn. Rooms 202, 206, and 208 are the three areas where the ghosts reside. Guests have also reported feeling like they were being watched while they were sitting at the bar in the inn. One of the ghosts is a nameless woman who floats around the area, haunting guests. She is nicknamed the Lady in White, and you can find pictures of her hanging in one of the rooms. She is said to haunt room 208. Another one of the ghosts is actually named. This one is a slave who is named Reuben. Tragically, Reuben was hung in the modern day dining room. He has been seen sitting at the dining room table.
Lastly, the third ghost is yet another unnamed one. This one is the youngest, taking the form of a little girl. She has been seen roaming the second floor, and she laughs and cries while she roams the halls. The unknown little girl is most seen in room 202.
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