Burning Springs in Wirt County, West Virginia — The American South (Appalachia)
Destruction of Oil Works
Photographed By J. J. Prats, May 30, 2021
1. Destruction of Oil Works Marker
On May 9, 1863. a large force of
Jones-Imboden raiders rode into
Burning Springs and destroyed the
local oil industry by setting fire
to at least 80 wells and damaging
other necessities of the trade.
Staying until the morning of the
10th, the Confederates consumed
20 barrels of confiscated whiskey.
They left the town in ruins and
took 75 area horses with them.Erected 2016 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 May 9, 1863.
Location. 38° 59.504′ N, 81° 19.179′ W. Marker is in Burning Springs, West Virginia, in Wirt County. Marker is on Little Kanawha Parkway (West Virginia Route 5) 0.9 miles north of Straight Creek-Burning Spring Road (County Route 34), on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Creston WV 26141, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 7 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Rathbone Well (a few steps from this marker); Burning Springs Oil Field (a few steps from this marker); Population Center (approx. 0.7 miles away);
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Photographed By J. J. Prats, May 30, 2021
2. Destruction of Oil Works Marker
Photographed By J. J. Prats, May 30, 2021
3. Open-Air Museum Across the Road from this Marker
The muddy-colored Little Kanawha River can be seen just beyond these buildings.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 1, 2021. It was originally submitted on June 1, 2021, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. This page has been viewed 153 times since then and 67 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 1, 2021, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio.
