Fairmont in Marion County, West Virginia — The American South (Appalachia)

Battle Of Fairmont

Photographed by Bradley Owen, September 14, 2020

1. Battle Of Fairmont Marker

Inscription. On April 29, 1863, during the noted Jones-Imboden Raid, Confederate cavalry attacked Fairmont. Parts of the 106th NY Volunteers, along with militia and townsmen, mounted a strong but futile defense against overwhelming numbers. Gen. Jones's men blew up the railroad bridge, looted stores, and fired various buildings, notably destroying the personal library of Gov. Pierpont.

Erected 2016 by West Virginia Archives and History.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. A significant historical date for this entry is April 29, 1863.

Location. 39° 28.809′ N, 80° 8.446′ W. Marker is in Fairmont, West Virginia, in Marion County. It is at the intersection of Merchant Street (West Virginia Route 310) and 3rd Street ( Route 310), on the right when traveling south on Merchant Street. Just south of the AutoZone parking lot. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 404 Merchant Street, Fairmont WV 26554, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in North Central West Virginia.

It is also in the American South,

specifically in the Upper South,

in Appalachia,

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and 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.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Confederate Cemetery (a few steps from this marker); High-Level / Million Dollar Robert H. Mollohan Bridge (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); Battle for the Bridge (approx. 0.2 miles away); Attack on Fairmont (approx. ¼ mile away); David Morgan / Patriot, Defender (approx. ¼ mile away); A. Brooks Fleming House (approx. ¼ mile away); a different marker also named High-Level / Million Dollar Robert H. Mollohan Bridge (approx. ¼ mile away); Johnnie Johnson (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Fairmont.

Photographed by Bradley Owen, September 14, 2020

2. Battle Of Fairmont Marker

Beside Confederate Cemetery Marker.

Credits. This page was last revised on September 15, 2020. It was originally submitted on September 14, 2020, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia. This page has been viewed 937 times since then and 40 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 14, 2020, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.