Petersburg in Grant County, West Virginia — The American South (Appalachia)

The Federal Log Cabin

Photographed by Craig Swain, May 16, 2026

1. The Federal Log Cabin Marker

Inscription. Federal non-commissioned officer quarters were of a temporary nature and were coarsely constructed. These structures offered little or no comfort other than a respite from the winter wind and snow. Ranking officers fared better, resting in private homes in the area. A common soldier would be issued a tent which was placed sometimes on a rock foundation.

Common sights at an NCO structure such as that sketched by Jennifer Kessel Sites, might include soldiers on guard duty, tethered horses, couriers bringing important information and/or a fire for warmth and coffee.

The cabin you see constructed here would be considered a handsome guest house, in comparison.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil.

Location. 39° 0.072′ N, 79° 8.449′ W. Marker is in Petersburg, West Virginia, in Grant County. It can be reached from Mulligan Drive. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 100 Mulligan Dr, Petersburg WV 26847, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Eastern Panhandle.

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 walking distance of this marker: The Impregnable Fortress (within shouting distance of this marker); Defending the Fort (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Winter Quarters Huts (about 300 feet away); Protecting Supplies

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(about 300 feet away); The Last Days of Fort Mulligan (about 400 feet away); Welcome to Fort Mulligan Civil War Site (about 500 feet away); The Irish Brigade & the McNeill Rangers / The Civil War Comes to Hardy County (about 500 feet away); Civil War Cannons (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Petersburg.

The Federal Log Cabin Marker and Cabin image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Craig Swain, May 16, 2026

2. The Federal Log Cabin Marker and Cabin

Interior of the Reconstructed Cabin image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Craig Swain, May 16, 2026

3. Interior of the Reconstructed Cabin

Credits. This page was last revised on June 2, 2026. It was originally submitted on June 2, 2026, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. This page has been viewed 7 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 2, 2026, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.