Welcome to Rich Mountain Battlefield

Photographed by Craig Doda, November 23, 2018

1. Welcome to Rich Mountain Battlefield Marker

Inscription. The Hart Farm was the site of a decisive victory by forces under Union General George B. McClellan on July 11, 1861.

Enjoy the interpretive markers and walking trails here at the battlefield and at Camp Garnett, which is 1½ miles west along the old Staunton-Parkersburg Turnpike.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. A significant historical date for this entry is July 11, 1861.

Location. Marker is missing. It was located near 38° 51.967′ N, 79° 56.067′ W. Marker was in Beverly, West Virginia, in Randolph County. It was on Rich Mountain Road (County Route 37/8) 5 miles west of Seneca Trail (U.S. 250), on the right when traveling east. On the grounds of the Rich Mountain Battlefield. Touch for map. Marker was in this post office area: Beverly WV 26253, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker was in West Virginia’s Potomac Highlands.

It was also in the American South,

specifically in the Upper South,

in Appalachia,

and specifically in Southern Appalachia. Globally, it was in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

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Historically, it found 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 location: Battle of Rich Mountain (a few steps from this marker); Rich Mountain (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Battle of Rich Mountain (within shouting distance of this marker); The Stable Yard (within shouting distance of this marker); General William S. Rosecrans (within shouting distance of this marker); The Hart House (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Hart Spring House (about 300 feet away); Rich Mountain / Hart House (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Beverly.

Photographed by Craig Doda, November 23, 2018

2. Welcome to Rich Mountain Battlefield Marker

Photographed by Craig Doda, November 23, 2018

3. Welcome to Rich Mountain Battlefield Marker

Photographed by Bradley Owen, February 4, 2025

4. Welcome to Rich Mountain Battlefield Marker

Marker is missing.

Credits. This page was last revised on February 5, 2025. It was originally submitted on January 19, 2021, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 561 times since then and 31 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on January 19, 2021, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. 4. submitted on February 5, 2025, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.