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"Rich Mountain--At Rich Mountain 5 miles west, July 11, 1861. Federal forces defeated Confederate troops whose trenches may still be seen. Military reputations of Gen. Geo. B. McClellan and of Gen. W. S. Rosecrans were established by this victory."

1. Rich Mountain Historic Marker at Beverly, Randolph County, W. Va.

IDNO:: 030879
Title:: Rich Mountain Historic Marker at Beverly, Randolph County, W. Va.
Date:: 1952
Description:: "Rich Mountain--At Rich Mountain 5 miles west, July 11, 1861. Federal forces defeated Confederate troops whose trenches may still be seen. Military reputations of Gen. Geo. B. McClellan and of Gen. W. S. Rosecrans were established by this victory."