Ellamore in Upshur County, West Virginia — The American South (Appalachia)

Battle of Middle Fork Bridge

Photographed by J. J. Prats, July 26, 2021

1. Battle of Middle Fork Bridge Marker

Inscription. On July 6, 1861, Union troops on a scouting mission under Capt. Orris Lawson of the 3rd Ohio Infantry encountered Confederate pickets at Middle Fork Bridge. After a heated exchange, Lawson’s men fell back. Federal soldiers returned in force later in the day and secured the bridge. Confederate attempts to recapture it failed, aiding the Union advance to Rich Mountain.

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 date for this entry is July 6, 1861.

Location. 38° 55.121′ N, 80° 5.382′ W. Marker is in Ellamore, West Virginia, in Upshur County. It is at the intersection of Old Elkins Road (former U.S. 33) (West Virginia Route 151) and Burnt Bridge Road (County Route 28), on the right when traveling south on Old Elkins Road (former U.S. 33). Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Buckhannon WV 26201, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in North Central West Virginia.

It is also in the American South,

specifically in the Upper South,

in Appalachia,

and specifically in Northern Appalachia. Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 8 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Upshur County / Randolph County (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Thomas Phillips (approx. 4.6 miles away); For God and Country

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(approx. 4.6 miles away); Jimtown / Phillips Cemetery (approx. 4.8 miles away); Crawford Scott (approx. 6.7 miles away); Barbour County / Randolph County (approx. 7.1 miles away); Staunton-Parkersburg Turnpike (approx. 8 miles away); Fortifications (approx. 8 miles away).

Other markers no longer nearby. General George B. McClellan (was approx. 7.9 miles away but has been confirmed missing); Camp Garnett (was approx. 7.9 miles away but has been confirmed missing).

Photographed by J. J. Prats, July 26, 2021

2. Battle of Middle Fork Bridge Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on August 15, 2021. It was originally submitted on August 15, 2021, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. This page has been viewed 620 times since then and 26 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 15, 2021, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio.