Mineral Wells in Wood County, West Virginia — The American South (Appalachia)

Morgan's Raiders

Photographed by Craig Doda, September 27, 2026

1. Morgan's Raiders Marker

Inscription. At Buffington's Island below Belleville, July, 1863, Gen. John H. Morgan's noted Confederate cavalrymen were defeated. In their flight, some of his men passed this point en route into Virginia. Morgan and many men were captured in Ohio.

Erected 2009 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 month for this entry is July 1863.

Location. 39° 10.855′ N, 81° 31.733′ W. Marker is in Mineral Wells, West Virginia, in Wood County. It is at the intersection of Elizabeth Pike and Southern Highway, on the right when traveling north on Elizabeth Pike. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 750 Elizabeth Pike, Mineral Wells WV 26150, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Mid-Ohio Valley. It is also in the American South,

specifically in the Upper South,

in the Ohio River Valley,

in Appalachia,

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

the Western Hemisphere,

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the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Viceroyalty of New France

and also the territory of the Mississippian Culture.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 6 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Neal's Station (approx. 5.2 miles away); Col. Hugh Phelps (approx. 5.2 miles away); The Block-House (approx. 5.2 miles away); Tavenner Cemetery (approx. 5.3 miles away); Old Tollgate House (approx. 5.7 miles away); Old Turnpikes (approx. 5.7 miles away); The Toll House (approx. 5.8 miles away); Fort Boreman (approx. 5.9 miles away).

Photographed by Craig Doda, September 27, 2026

2. Morgan's Raiders Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on November 3, 2026. It was originally submitted on November 2, 2026, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 11 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 2, 2026, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.