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A photograph postcard of the entrance to Droop Mountain Battlefield near Marlinton, Pocahontas County, West Virginia.

1. Entrance to Droop Mountain Battlefield Near Marlinton, W. Va.

IDNO:: 015757
Title:: Entrance to Droop Mountain Battlefield Near Marlinton, W. Va.
Description:: A photograph postcard of the entrance to Droop Mountain Battlefield near Marlinton, Pocahontas County, West Virginia.

Maintained by the Conservation Commission of State Parks. The battle was fought in November 6, 1863, and was a victory for Union forces commanded by W.W. Averell, sending the Confederate army of John Echols retreating through Lewisburg. This was one of the largest engagements in West Virginia during the Civil War.

2. Droop Mountain Battlefield State Park Entrance, Pocahontas County, W. Va.

IDNO:: 017200
Title:: Droop Mountain Battlefield State Park Entrance, Pocahontas County, W. Va.
Description:: Maintained by the Conservation Commission of State Parks. The battle was fought in November 6, 1863, and was a victory for Union forces commanded by W.W. Averell, sending the Confederate army of John Echols retreating through Lewisburg. This was one of the largest engagements in West Virginia during the Civil War.