Mill Point in Pocahontas County, West Virginia — The American South (Appalachia)
Battle Of Mill Point
Photographed By Craig Doda, March 16, 2019
1. Battle Of Mill Point Marker
On the morning of November 5, 1863, Union troops under General William Averell attacked Colonel William Jackson's Confederates around Mill Point, a site used by Jackson as a supply depot. As the skirmishing continued, Federal reinforcements led Jackson to fall back to Droop Mountain, where more Confederates met him. The buildup of men led to a much larger battle the next day.Erected 2017 by West Virginia Archives & History.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. A significant historical date for this entry is November 5, 1863.
Location. 38° 9.483′ N, 80° 10.833′ W. Marker is in Mill Point, West Virginia, in Pocahontas County. Marker is at the intersection of U.S. 219 and West Virginia Route 39 on U.S. 219. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Greenville WV 24945, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Anna Wallace (here, next to this marker); Mill Point (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); William L. "Mudwall" Jackson (approx. 0.6 miles away); Union Camp (approx. 1.7 miles away); Birthplace of Pearl S. Buck
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