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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."
The historic marker of Carnifex Ferry reads: Scene of battle, Sept. 10 1861 between Federal army of Gen. W. S. Rosecrans and Confederate army of Gen. John B. Floyd. This engagement followed defeat of Federal troops at Cross Lanes, Aug. 28, 1861. State acquired title to site, Oct. 29, 1935.

2. Carnifex Ferry Historic Marker

IDNO:
031426
Title:
Carnifex Ferry Historic Marker
Description:
The historic marker of Carnifex Ferry reads: Scene of battle, Sept. 10 1861 between Federal army of Gen. W. S. Rosecrans and Confederate army of Gen. John B. Floyd. This engagement followed defeat of Federal troops at Cross Lanes, Aug. 28, 1861. State acquired title to site, Oct. 29, 1935.