Moorefield in Hardy County, West Virginia — The American South (Appalachia)

Battle of Moorefield

Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), July 17, 2020

1. Battle of Moorefield Marker

Inscription. After a failed raid on New Creek on August 4, 1864, the Confederate cavalry of Gens. McCausland and Johnson made camp near Moorefield on the South Branch of the Potomac. Hoping to smash the Rebel raiders, Union Gen. Averell led his smaller force in a surprise attack early on the morning of the 7th and won a decisive victory, effectively crippling McCausland's force.

Erected by West Virginia Archives & History.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: War, US Civil • Waterways & Vessels. In addition, it is included in the West Virginia Archives and History series list. A significant historical date for this entry is August 4, 1864.

Location. 39° 4.902′ N, 78° 57.845′ W. Marker is in Moorefield, West Virginia, in Hardy County. It is on U.S. 220 0.4 miles south of Harness Road, on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1397 Route 220, Moorefield WV 26836, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Eastern Panhandle.

It is also in the American South,

specifically in the Upper South,

in Appalachia,

and

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specifically in Northern 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

and also the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: A different marker also named Battle of Moorefield (approx. 0.4 miles away); Gen. Joseph Neville / McNeill's Raid (approx. one mile away); Veterans Memorial (approx. 1.1 miles away); Olivet Cemetery (approx. 1.2 miles away); Confederate Memorial (approx. 1.2 miles away); The Parsonage (approx. 1.2 miles away); a different marker also named Cemetery Hill (approx. 1.3 miles away); a different marker also named Veterans Memorial (approx. 1.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Moorefield.

Another marker is no longer nearby. Cemetery Hill (was approx. 1.3 miles away but has been replaced with another marker now near it).

Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), July 17, 2020

2. Battle of Moorefield Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on July 18, 2020. It was originally submitted on July 18, 2020, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 630 times since then and 25 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 18, 2020, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.