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.

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

Identifier:: 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.
Subjects:: Parks--West Virginia--Pocahontas County., Droop Mountain, Battle of, W. Va., 1863., Battlefields--West Virginia--Droop Mountain., Counties--Pocahontas.
Acquisition Source:: A&M 1977
Acquisition Method:: Acquired
Medium:: print
Projects:: West Virginia History OnView