Charleston in Kanawha County, West Virginia — The American South (Appalachia)

Battle of Charleston

Photographed By Craig Doda, June 25, 2023

1. Battle Of Charleston Marker

Inscription. On September 13, 1862, armies under command of Gen. Loring (CSA) and Col. Lightburn (USA) fought for control of salt works, recruitment, and natural resources within the Kanawha Valley. Following a 5-hour fight, Lightburn's forces retreated to Point Pleasant. Confederates remained in control of the area until driven out in late October by Gen. Cox's Union forces.

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 September 13, 1862.

Location. 38° 21.442′ N, 81° 38.868′ W. Marker is in Charleston, West Virginia, in Kanawha County. Marker is on Kanawha Boulevard West east of Tennessee Avenue, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 165 Kanawha Blvd W, Charleston WV 25302, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. A different marker also named Battle of Charleston (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); Pony Express (approx. 0.3 miles away); The Legend Of John Henry (approx. 0.4 miles away); George W. Summers (approx. half a mile away); Fort Scammon (approx. 0.6 miles away); Military Occupation (approx. 0.6 miles away);

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Presidential Presence (approx. 0.6 miles away); Victims of July 19, 1961 Flood (approx. 0.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Charleston.

Photographed By Craig Doda, June 25, 2023

2. Battle Of Charleston Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on July 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 19, 2023, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 70 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 19, 2023, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.