Hillsboro in Pocahontas County, West Virginia — The American South (Appalachia)
William L. "Mudwall" Jackson
19th & 20th Virginia Cavalry C.S.A.
— November 3-5, 1863 —
Rumors abounded that Averell was planning to strike Lewisburg. Col. Jackson sent messages to Col. William W. Arnett, 20th Virginia Cavalry at Marlins Bottom; General John Echols at Lewisburg; Capt. Jacob W. Marshall, Company I, 19th Virginia Cavalry at Edray; and Lt. Col. William P. Thompson, 19th Virginia Cavalry, to proceed toward the Lewisburg and Beaver Lick Pike.
Erected by West Virginia Civil War Trails.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the West Virginia Civil War Trails series list. A significant historical date for this entry is November 3, 1863.
Location. 38° 9.784′ N, 80° 10.26′ W. Marker is in Hillsboro, West Virginia, in Pocahontas County. Marker is at the intersection of U.S. 219 and Steven Hole Run Road (County Route 219/8), on the right when traveling south on U.S. 219. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Hillsboro WV 24946, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Anna Wallace (approx. 0.6 miles away); Battle Of Mill Point (approx. 0.6 miles away); Mill Point (approx. 0.7 miles away); Home for a Separatist Community (approx. 1.7 miles away); A Spectacular Crash! (approx. 1.9 miles away); Union Camp (approx. 2.4 miles away); Birthplace of Pearl S. Buck (approx. 2.4 miles away); Yankee Army Camp (approx. 2.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Hillsboro.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on August 12, 2010, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,516 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 12, 2010, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.