Near Seneca Rocks in Pendleton County, West Virginia — The American South (Appalachia)
Camp Luther
Photographed By J. J. Prats, September 19, 2018
1. Camp Luther Marker
Prior to the Civil War, a Lutheran
log church built on the North Fork
housed a growing congregation. The
building, renamed Camp Luther, was
used by soldiers from both sides
during the war. On March 1, 1862, a Union force under Col. George
Latham captured Confederate militia
under Capt. Joseph Lantz. It was
burned before end of war, possibly
by local women to prevent misuse.Erected 2017 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 March 1, 1862.
Location. 38° 49.086′ N, 79° 23.315′ W. Marker is near Seneca Rocks, West Virginia, in Pendleton County. Marker is on Mountaineer Drive (U.S. 33) north of Harmon Hills Road (Local Route 9), on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Seneca Rocks WV 26884, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 6 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. More Than One Way Up (approx. 1.3 miles away); 10th Mountain Division (approx. 1.4 miles away);
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Photographed By J. J. Prats, September 19, 2018
2. Camp Luther Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on January 4, 2021. It was originally submitted on October 2, 2018, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. This page has been viewed 488 times since then and 115 times this year. Last updated on January 4, 2021, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 2, 2018, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
