Near Robertsburg in Putnam County, West Virginia — The American South (Appalachia)

Battle of Atkenson’s Gate

Photographed by J. J. Prats, July 13, 2019

1. Battle of Atkenson’s Gate Marker

Inscription. On September 27, 1862, the 91st Ohio of Col. John Turley, marching from Point Pleasant, learned that Jenkins’ Cavalry was camped near Buffalo. As the Ohioans approached the Confederate position, skirmishing ensued; for four hours. Turley’s men drove back Jenkins. Lacking promised reinforcements, Turley could not exploit the rout and had to withdraw his troops.

Erected 2016 by West Virginia 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 27, 1862.

Location. 38° 38.585′ N, 81° 57.462′ W. Marker is near Robertsburg, West Virginia, in Putnam County. It is on Charleston Road (West Virginia Route 62) 5.2 miles north of the Kanawha River bridge ( Route 869), on the left when traveling north. It is south of Robertsburg and north of Buffalo. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 22272 Charleston Rd, Buffalo WV 25033, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in West Virginia’s Kyova Tri-State Region

and in the Mid-Ohio Valley. It is also in the American South,

specifically in the Upper South,

in Appalachia,

and specifically in Southern Appalachia. Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Putnam County / Mason County (approx. 0.9 miles away); General McCausland (approx. 1.1 miles away); Buffalo Presbyterian Church

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(approx. 2.1 miles away); Buffalo Academy (approx. 2.2 miles away); “Lawnvale” / “Coin” Harvey (approx. 2.2 miles away); Historic Town of Buffalo (approx. 2.2 miles away); Raiders in Buffalo (approx. 2.2 miles away); The Buffalo United Methodist Church (approx. 2.2 miles away).

Also see . . . Clio entry for this historic site. Excerpt:

The “battle” might better be described as a series of maneuvers and skirmishes as the two forces met along the Kanawha River near Robertsburg, West Virginia. On the day of the battle, Colonel John Turley who had been in Point Pleasant, West Virginia discovered that Jenkins and his Cavalry were not too far away in nearby Buffalo, West Virginia. The two forces met, and fighting ensued for just a few hours. Turley was able to push back Jenkins, but was unable to hold on for the complete victory, and ultimately had to withdraw his troops.

(Submitted on July 29, 2019.)

Photographed by J. J. Prats, July 13, 2019

2. Battle of Atkenson’s Gate Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on January 9, 2020. It was originally submitted on July 29, 2019, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. This page has been viewed 1,007 times since then and 112 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 29, 2019, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio.