Near Beverly in Randolph County, West Virginia — The American South (Appalachia)
Rich Mountain / Hart House
Photographed By Craig Swain, October 11, 2009
1. Rich Mountain Side
Battle of Rich Mountain fought here July 11, 1861. In a surprise attack, Gen. W.S. Rosecrans defeated Confederates led by Capt. J.A. deLagnel. Battle was decisive in McClellan's N.W. Virginia campaign.
(West Side):
Rich Mountain battle was waged near Hart House and barn where deLangel's 310 men held Rosecrans' forces for 4 hours before surrendering. This forced Col. Pegram to retreat. His army was captured.
Erected 1978 by West Virginia Department of Culture 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 July 11, 1861.
Location. 38° 51.968′ N, 79° 55.994′ W. Marker is near Beverly, West Virginia, in Randolph County. Marker is on Rich Mountain Road / Files Creek Road (County Route 37/8), on the right when traveling east. Located in the Rich Mountain Battlefield. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Beverly WV 26253, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Hart House (a few steps from this marker); Site of Old Hart House (within shouting distance of this marker); General William S. Rosecrans (within shouting distance of this marker);
this page online
Also see . . .
1. Rich Mountain Battlefield Association. The association has been the driving force behind preservation of the battlefield and associated sites. (Submitted on October 24, 2009, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.)
2. Hart House and Homestead. Page from the Rich Mountain Battlefield association web site. Site includes several photos of the house, post war. (Submitted on October 24, 2009, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.)
Photographed By Craig Swain, October 11, 2009
2. Hart House Side
Photographed By Craig Swain, October 11, 2009
3. Rich Mountain / Hart House Marker
The Hart House stood to the right of the marker in this view.
Photographed By Craig Swain
4. Location of the Hart House
The stone tablet reads:
Site of Old Hart House Civil War Battle of Rich Mt. 1861.
Erected by Dailey-Valley Bend Ruritan Club, 1981.
Site of Old Hart House Civil War Battle of Rich Mt. 1861.
Erected by Dailey-Valley Bend Ruritan Club, 1981.
Credits. This page was last revised on July 18, 2018. It was originally submitted on October 24, 2009, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,268 times since then and 44 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on October 24, 2009, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.
