Bulltown in Braxton County, West Virginia — The American South (Appalachia)
Battle of Bulltown
Photographed by Craig Doda, August 2, 2026
1. Battle of Bulltown Marker
Following the Battle of Bulltown, a record of the engagement is this letter transmitted by the Union soldier Captain William H. Mattingly to Colonel Wilkinson at Clarksburg.
Battle of Bulltown
Bulltown, October 13, 1863
Colonel N. Wilkinson,
Brigade Commander, Clarksburg.
Sir: We were attacked this morning at 4:30 o'clock by Colonel William L. Jackson with about 1,000 men and two pieces of artillery. They charged our fortifications on the northeast side. We fell back to our main fortifications, when we poured it into them strong and repulsed them handsomely with a loss of not less than fifty killed and wounded. They then sent us a flag of truce, ordering us to surrender. I told them to come and take us. They continued fighting until 4:30 o'clock this evening, when they retreated. We gave them nine of their killed who were in our lines.
We have taken one lieutenant and one private who are badly wounded. We captured two privates, but they are not wounded. Our casualties are myself wounded (it is thought mortally) in the thigh, the bone being badly broken early in the action. You will send by all possible dispatch a surgeon; send the best that you can. Send reinforcements and ammunition.
Rebels withdrawn in the direction of Sutton. Prisoners say they were expecting General Jenkins to assist.
Wm. H. Mattingly
Captain,Commanding U.S. Forces
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Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. A significant historical date for this entry is October 13, 1863.
Location. 38° 47.13′ N, 80° 34.049′ W. Marker is in Bulltown, West Virginia, in Braxton County. It is at the intersection of Gauley Turnpike (U.S. 19) and Millstone Run Road, on the right when traveling east on Gauley Turnpike. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Napier WV 26631, 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 Southern 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: Unknown Confederate Soldiers (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Veterans Memorial (about 400 feet away); Confederate Overlook (about 500 feet away); Confederate Entrenchments
Photographed by Craig Doda, August 2, 2026
2. Battle of Bulltown Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on August 27, 2026. It was originally submitted on August 24, 2026, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 9 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 24, 2026, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
