Civil War ad reading: 1,010 Brave Men Wanted! I am authorized by Governor Pierpont to raide a Reigment of men to consist of TEN COMPANIES of 101 men each, including officers. When two companies are formed they will be mustered into service and a camp will be established at or near Morgantown, where they will be armed, equipped and drilled until the Regiment is full and ordered into service. July 29, 1861 James Evans.
South Side of Charleston, W. Va. During the Civil War
Date:
1863
Description:
Copy of painting by A.M. Doddridge, 1863- Army camp just below Chesapeake and Ohio Depot site near mouth of Ferry Branch on the Kanawha river. Fort Scammon Hill in the distance. President Hayes and McKinley were stationed in camp.
'The large tree on the right of the engraving, and others in the vicinity, even to the present day, show marks of the bullets.' - page 105. Early Book - Publisher unknown.
Drawing of Harpers Ferry Arsenal , Captured By John Brown
Date:
undated
Description:
The U.S. Army Buildings which John Brown took possession of. Harpers Ferry, W. VA. Junction of the Potomac and Shenandoah Rivers. Meeting of the States of MD., W. VA., and VA. Arsenal captured, October 16, 1859.
Battle of Rich Mountain scene. Black and White Version. From the original painting by Chappel in the possession of the publishers. Johnson Fry and Co. Publishers, New York.
Battle of Rich Mountain scene. Color version. From the original painting by Chappel in the possession of the publishers. Johnson Fry and Co. Publishers, New York.
Engraving of Camp of 5th Virginia Vol. Infantry, U.S.A.
Date:
1864
Description:
Engraving of Soldiers, singing, playing music, and holding a religious service. Camp of 5th Virginia Vol. Infantry, U.S.A. Falls of Kanawha, West Virginia. Our Chaplain Gives each of us a copy of this engraving, to show our friends the way we sing and hold meetings in camp. He desires us to tell them to pray for us and him, that we may prove faithful to our country and our God, and not be found wanting in any day of temptation and trial.
Road sign reading: 'Battle of McDowell Stonewall Jackson, to prevent a junction of Fremont and Banks, took position on the hills just to the south and beat off the attacks of Fremont's advance under Milroy. May 8, 1862. Milroy retreated that night.' Highland County, Va.
Old American Flag hanging on a wall beside a picture of Abraham Lincoln.The Flag was hand sewn in Shepherdstown within days of West Virginia's creation on June 20, 1863. It is one of only a few 35-star flags in existence. The 35-star flag was in use for only three years, and during most of its lifespan was not recognized by the southern states represented among its stars.
Camp Reynolds, Kanawha Falls, Fayette Co., West Va.
Date:
1863
Description:
Camp Reynolds, Kanawha Falls, Fayette County. Winter headquarters of the 23rd. Ohio, also 89th. Ohio- Dec 1, 1862 to March 15, 1863 (See Haye's Diary Vol. 2- p. 366-394. 'Camp Markell, Gauley Bridge, Dec 1 1862- We are on the south side of the Kanawha at the ferry below and in sight of the falls, 2 miles below Gauley Bridge.---p.366. 'Camp Reynolds Jan 4, 1863- The same old camp but now Reynolds after our gallant Sergt. Maj. Eugene Reynolds, who was killed at South Mountain -p.383.
Civil War Map of West Virginia. Showing present counties and county seats 1936. Includes railroads, turnpikes, lateral roads, county lines, states lines, and rivers.
Camp of the 12th Reg. O.V.I. at Fayetteville, Va. (later W. Va.), April 1863
Date:
undated
Description:
Distant view of Camp of the 12th Reg. O.V.I. at Fayetteville, VA. April 1863. Fort Scammon, Battery McMullan, Camp of the 12th Reg. O.V.I. and Fayetteville Courthouse are included. Sketched by Chas. Riedel, Comp H.12 O.V.I. Lithographed by Ehrgolt, Forbriger and Co. Cin. O.
Battle flad captured at Philipi, W.Va. Print from original in Battle Abbey, Richmond, Va. Information beside flag reads: In soldierly fellowship here are draped the standards of unknown troops, -a flag of Virginia that probably marked some public building and the banner of an Arkansas regiment saved from surrender and brought to Virginia to pay tribute to the men who fought on The Mississippi.
Civil War Battle Flag of the 13th Regiment, West Virginia Infantry
Date:
ca. 1864
Description:
13th West Virginia Regiment Battle Flag reading: (From top to bottom) Hurricane Bridge, Va. March 28th 1863; Lynchburg, Va. June 18th, 1864; Kearnstown, Va. July 24th 1864; Berryville, Va. Sep. 3rd.1864; Opequan, Va. Sep. 19th, 1864; Fishers Hill, Va. Sep. 22nd.1864; Cedar Creek, Va. Oct. 19th. 1864.
Camp of the 12th Reg. O.V.I. at Fayetteville, VA April 1863
Date:
1863
Description:
Camp of the 12th Regiment and O.V.I. at Fayetteville Va. April 1863. A. Fort Scammon, B. Battery McMullan, C. Camp of the 12th Reg. and O.V.I, D. Fayetteville Courthouse.
Earthworks on Camp Hill, Guarding the Road to Charles Town, Va. (W. Va.)
Date:
undated
Description:
Camp Hill at Harpers Ferry was situated above the lower section of the town. During their occupations both Confederate and Union Armies tried in vain to fortify the area.
