Ripley in Jackson County, West Virginia — The American South (Appalachia)

Raid on Ripley

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), July 31, 2021

1. Raid on Ripley Marker

Inscription. At around 9 p.m. on December 19, 1861, a party of armed Confederate guerillas known as the Moccasin Rangers captured Ripley and broke into the post office, seizing its contents. The Rangers also robbed a store, stole private possessions, and took guns and ammunition that the local militia had stored in the jail. Several of the raiders were later arrested and imprisoned.

Erected 2019 by West Virginia Archives & 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 December 19, 1861.

Location. 38° 49.194′ N, 81° 42.637′ W. Marker is in Ripley, West Virginia, in Jackson County. Marker is at the intersection of North Church Street (County Road 21) and West N Street on North Church Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 208 N Church St, Ripley WV 25271, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Pfost-Greene Murders / Last Public Execution (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Brother Harry Ripley (about 400 feet away); Civil War Memorial (about 400 feet away); Partisan Raid (about 400 feet away); Ripley (about 500

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feet away); a different marker also named Ripley (about 500 feet away); Jackson County Veterans Memorial Park (about 500 feet away); a different marker also named Ripley (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Ripley.

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), July 31, 2021

2. Raid on Ripley Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on August 2, 2021. It was originally submitted on August 2, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 232 times since then and 38 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 2, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.