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"First Land Battle--First land battle between the North and South here, June 3, 1861. Confederates under Col. Porterfield were dislodged by Federal troops from Gen. McClellan's army under Col. Kelley. The old covered bridge here was used by both armies."

49. First Land Battle Historic Marker on U. S. Route 250 at Philippi, W. Va.

IDNO:
030875
Title:
First Land Battle Historic Marker on U. S. Route 250 at Philippi, W. Va.
Date:
1953
Description:
"First Land Battle--First land battle between the North and South here, June 3, 1861. Confederates under Col. Porterfield were dislodged by Federal troops from Gen. McClellan's army under Col. Kelley. The old covered bridge here was used by both armies."
"Tollgate--The Northwestern Turnpike, a favorite project of George Washington, opened in 1838. Such highways were called "turnpikes" from the gates at which tolls were collected. This town is named for the toll gate which stood here."

50. Tollgate Historic Marker on U. S. Route 50 in Ritchie County, W. Va.

IDNO:
030876
Title:
Tollgate Historic Marker on U. S. Route 50 in Ritchie County, W. Va.
Date:
1950
Description:
"Tollgate--The Northwestern Turnpike, a favorite project of George Washington, opened in 1838. Such highways were called "turnpikes" from the gates at which tolls were collected. This town is named for the toll gate which stood here."
The sign is on U.S. Route 119.

51. Road Sign on the Border of Clay and Kanawha County, W. Va.

IDNO:
030877
Title:
Road Sign on the Border of Clay and Kanawha County, W. Va.
Date:
1951
Description:
The sign is on U.S. Route 119.
"Mingo Flats--Named for the Mingo Indians who had a village here. This tribe was a branch of the Iroquois. The Seneca Indian Trail passes this point. On Valley Mountain in 1861. Gen. Robert E. Lee camped while campaigning in this valley."

52. Mingo Flats Historic Marker on U. S. Route 219 at Valley Head, Randolph County, W. Va.

IDNO:
030878
Title:
Mingo Flats Historic Marker on U. S. Route 219 at Valley Head, Randolph County, W. Va.
Date:
1952
Description:
"Mingo Flats--Named for the Mingo Indians who had a village here. This tribe was a branch of the Iroquois. The Seneca Indian Trail passes this point. On Valley Mountain in 1861. Gen. Robert E. Lee camped while campaigning in this valley."
"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."

53. 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."
"Huntersville--Established in 1821. Early trading post here brought hunters and trappers and gave name to the town. In 1822, first county court met here at the home of John Bradshaw. Gen. Lee was encamped here in 1861.

54. Huntersville Historic Marker on Knapp Creek, Pocahontas County, W. Va.

IDNO:
030880
Title:
Huntersville Historic Marker on Knapp Creek, Pocahontas County, W. Va.
Date:
1952
Description:
"Huntersville--Established in 1821. Early trading post here brought hunters and trappers and gave name to the town. In 1822, first county court met here at the home of John Bradshaw. Gen. Lee was encamped here in 1861.
"Randolph County--Formed from Harrison in 1787. Named for Edmund Jennings Randolph. Virginia statesman and soldier. Largest county in the State. Federal dominance of the Tygarts Valley in War between the States largely determined control of W. Va."

55. Randolph County Historic Marker between Parsons and Montrose, W. Va.

IDNO:
030881
Title:
Randolph County Historic Marker between Parsons and Montrose, W. Va.
Date:
1955
Description:
"Randolph County--Formed from Harrison in 1787. Named for Edmund Jennings Randolph. Virginia statesman and soldier. Largest county in the State. Federal dominance of the Tygarts Valley in War between the States largely determined control of W. Va."

56. Tucker County Marker Between Oakland, M.D. and Thomas, W. Va. on U.S. Route 219

IDNO:
030992
Title:
Tucker County Marker Between Oakland, M.D. and Thomas, W. Va. on U.S. Route 219
Date:
1955

57. Richard Tennant Children Historical Marker in a Cemetery

IDNO:
030993
Title:
Richard Tennant Children Historical Marker in a Cemetery
Date:
1951

58. Laurel Hill Historical Marker at Parsons, W. Va.

IDNO:
030994
Title:
Laurel Hill Historical Marker at Parsons, W. Va.
Date:
1951

59. Statler's Fort Historical Marker on State Route 7 near Blacksville, W. Va.

IDNO:
030995
Title:
Statler's Fort Historical Marker on State Route 7 near Blacksville, W. Va.
Date:
1951
Located on Grumbein Island near Commencement Hall in 1951.

60. West Virginia University Historical Marker on University Avenue, Morgantown, W. Va.

IDNO:
030996
Title:
West Virginia University Historical Marker on University Avenue, Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
1951
Description:
Located on Grumbein Island near Commencement Hall in 1951.