Near Keslers Cross Lanes in Nicholas County, West Virginia — The American South (Appalachia)
Carnifex Ferry
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, July 8, 2009
1. Carnifex Ferry Marker
Scene of battle, Sept. 10, 1861, between Federal army of Gen. W.S. Rosecrans and Confederate army of Gen. John B. Floyd. Engagement followed defeat of Federals at Cross Lanes, Aug. 26, 1861. State acquired site, Oct. 29, 1935.
Erected 1972 by West Virginia Department of Archives and History.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the West Virginia Archives and History series list. A significant historical date for this entry is September 10, 1784.
Location. 38° 12.413′ N, 80° 56.344′ W. Marker is near Keslers Cross Lanes, West Virginia, in Nicholas County. Marker is on Carnifex Ferry Crossing Road, 1.3 miles south of West Virginia Route 129, on the right when traveling west. This historical marker is located on the actual site of the field of battle, on land that has been turned into a state park in order to preserve and honor the memory of the Civil War Battle of Carnifex Ferry. Perhaps the best course to travel to get to this historical marker is go to the intersection of US 19 and State Route 129 (located just south of Summerville West Virginia), then turn onto State Route 129 and west for about 6.0 miles (turning left/south onto the Carnifex Ferry Crossing road) before arriving at
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Carnefix Ferry (a few steps from this marker); Old Ferry Road (approx. 0.2 miles away); A Soldier's Recollection (approx. 0.2 miles away); Camp Gauley (approx. 0.2 miles away); Artillery Thunder (approx. ¼ mile away); Friendly Fire (approx. 0.3 miles away); Henry Patterson House (approx. 0.3 miles away); The Silent Witness (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Keslers Cross Lanes.
Also see . . .
1. Battle of Carnifex Ferry. Absolute Astronomy website entry (Submitted on July 15, 2009, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio.)
2. John B. Floyd. Absolute Astronomy website entry (Submitted on July 15, 2009, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio.)
3. Carnifex Ferry Battlefield State Park. West Virginia State Parks website entry (Submitted on July 15, 2009, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio.)
4. The Battle of Carnifex Ferry Battlefield - National Register of Historic Places Nomination Form. West Virginia Division of Culture and History website entry (Submitted on July 15, 2009, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio.)
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, July 8, 2009
2. Carnifex Ferry Marker
View of the historical marker in the left foreground and of the battlefield in the background.
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, July 8, 2009
3. Carnifex Ferry Marker
View of the historical marker in the right foreground and in the background is the rim of the Gauley River gorge that the Carnifex Ferry crossed.
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, July 8, 2009
4. Carnifex Ferry
View of the Gauley River, as seen from the rim where the "Carnifex Ferry" historical marker is located.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 24, 2022. It was originally submitted on July 15, 2009, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio. This page has been viewed 1,089 times since then and 27 times this year. Last updated on March 26, 2021, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on July 15, 2009, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
