Near Cowen in Webster County, West Virginia — The American South (Appalachia)

Moccasin Rangers

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), August 1, 2021

1. Moccasin Rangers Marker

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One of several partisan groups in western VA during the Civil War, the Moccasin Rangers were Southern sympathizers who operated in the central counties of present-day WV, conducting raids and terrorizing local Unionists. After they looted Ripley in 1861, two rangers were convicted of robbing the mail. One of the group's leaders was Perry Conley, associate of Nancy Hart.

Erected 2016 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 year for this entry is 1861.

Location. 38° 23.845′ N, 80° 33.878′ W. Marker is near Cowen, West Virginia, in Webster County. Marker is at the intersection of Webster Road (Route 20) and Welch Glade Road (County Road 15/22), on the right when traveling north on Webster Road. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 45 John Goff Rd, Cowen WV 26206, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 10 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Stroud Massacre (approx. 3½ miles away); Webster County / Nicholas County

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), August 1, 2021

2. Moccasin Rangers Marker

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(approx. 3½ miles away); Black's Chapel Memorial Church (approx. 3.6 miles away); Crupperneck Bend (approx. 7.9 miles away); Webster Springs Hotel (approx. 9.9 miles away); a different marker also named Webster Springs Hotel (approx. 9.9 miles away); Webster Springs (approx. 9.9 miles away); Veterans Memorial (approx. 10 miles away).

Credits. This page was last revised on August 5, 2021. It was originally submitted on August 5, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 148 times since then and 26 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 5, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.