Greenbrier, Virginia

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Greenbrier (the United States)
Coordinates: 36°46′48″N76°13′40″W / 36.78000°N 76.22778°W / 36.78000; -76.22778
CountryUnited States
State Virginia
Independent city Chesapeake
Time zone UTC−5 (Eastern (EST))
  Summer (DST) UTC−4 (EDT)

Greenbrier is a community located in the independent city of Chesapeake, Virginia, United States. Greenbrier Parkway, a major road in Greenbrier, is the commercial hub of Chesapeake. Shopping centers line this major road, including Greenbrier Mall. Another major road, Volvo Parkway, cuts across Greenbrier Parkway. This road leads to the more residential section of Greenbrier as well as another shopping center in the opposite direction.

Elizabeth Rolfe was born here in 1620 to English colonist John Rolfe and his third wife, Jane Pierce. Two years later, Jane married Captain Roger Smith after Rolfe's death. Elizabeth was married to John Milner of Nansemond until her death in 1635.

Public schools

Greenbrier public schools include Greenbrier Primary, Greenbrier Intermediate, and Greenbrier Middle School.

Students who live in Greenbrier attend Indian River High School or Oscar Smith High School.

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