Near Union in Monroe County, West Virginia — The American South (Appalachia)
Lord Dunmore's War
After repeated Indian attacks on the settlers volunteers from these forts joined the Fincastle Brigade and marched to Fort Union (now Lewisburg) There they joined the Colonial troops under the command of Col. Andrew Lewis. Under his command they marched to Point Pleasant on the Ohio and engaged the Shawnees, Delewares, Mingoes and Ottawas under the leadership of Chief Cornstalk, in a day long battle fougth October 10, 1774. At the end of the day the Indians withdrew crossing back north of the Ohio River. The treaty that followed gave the land south of the Ohio River to the white man.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Settlements & Settlers • Wars, US Indian. A significant historical date for this entry is October 10, 1774.
Location. 37° 32.809′ N, 80° 34.535′ W. Marker is near Union, West Virginia, in Monroe County. It can be reached from Seneca Trail South (U.S. 219) south of Pyne Mountain Road, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 20117 Seneca Trail S, Union WV 24983, United States of America. Touch for directions.
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Seneca Trail or Warriors Path (here, next to this marker); Early History of the Area (here, next to this marker); Confederate Postal Service (approx. 1.7 miles away); Big Lime (approx. 2½ miles away); Home of Isaac Estill / Block House on Indian Creek (approx. 3.1 miles away); Chapman House (approx. 3½ miles away); Union College (approx. 3½ miles away); Monroe Garden Club (approx. 3½ miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Union.
Another marker is no longer nearby. Salt Sulphur (was approx. 1.7 miles away but has been confirmed missing).
Credits. This page was last revised on July 10, 2026. It was originally submitted on July 10, 2026, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 3 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 10, 2026, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
