Keslers Cross Lanes in Nicholas County, West Virginia — The American South (Appalachia)

Artillery Thunder

Photographed By Don Morfe, August 3, 2012

1. Artillery Thunder Marker

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This knoll is believed to be one of the Northern artillery positions. With possibly as many as seven artillery pieces each, the two armies engaged in a fierce bombardment for several hours. The blasts were heard as far away as Summersville. Although the armies were within a few hundred yards of each other, the cannon firing was poorly directed and generally passed over the heads of the combatants, destroying the treetops, but causing little damage to the troops.

Erected by Carnifex Ferry Battlefield State Park.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil.

Location. 38° 12.606′ N, 80° 56.504′ W. Marker is in Keslers Cross Lanes, West Virginia, in Nicholas County. Marker is on Carnifex Ferry Road (County Route 23) 1.1 miles south of Summersville Lake Road (West Virginia Route 129), on the right when traveling south. Located in Carnifex Ferry Battlefield State Park. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1194 Carnifex Ferry Road, Keslers Cross Lanes WV 26675, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Henry Patterson House (within shouting distance of this marker);

Photographed By Don Morfe, August 3, 2012

2. Artillery Thunder Marker

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Friendly Fire (within shouting distance of this marker); The Silent Witness (within shouting distance of this marker); The Battle of Carnifex Ferry (within shouting distance of this marker); "Follow Me My Men, Charge!" (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Camp Gauley (about 400 feet away); A Soldier's Recollection (about 500 feet away); Old Ferry Road (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Keslers Cross Lanes.

Also see . . . Carnifex Ferry Battlefield State Park. West Virginia State Parks (Submitted on March 11, 2020.)

Photographed By Don Morfe, August 3, 2012

3. Artillery Thunder Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on March 11, 2020. It was originally submitted on March 8, 2020, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. This page has been viewed 191 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 8, 2020, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.