Near Hillsboro in Pocahontas County, West Virginia — The American South (Appalachia)

8th West Virginia Mounted Infantry

U.S.A.

— Col. John H. Oley —

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Photographed By Dan Fisher, August 10, 2010

1. 8th West Virginia Mounted Infantry Marker

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With help from the Federal artillery, the 8th WV attacked the Confederate center by climbing up the cleared face of this ridge. There they were joined by the 2nd WV, overran the the breastworks and forced the defending Confederates to fall back towards their own artillery in the rear. This opened the main road, allowing the 14th Pennsylvania Cavalry and Gibson’s battalion to advance up the highway and take part in the pursuit of the retreating Confederate army.

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

Location. 38° 6.899′ N, 80° 16.028′ W. Marker is near Hillsboro, West Virginia, in Pocahontas County. Marker can be reached from Seneca Trail (U.S. 219) near George Hill Road (County Route 24/1). This marker is located along the Park Road in Droop Mountain Battlefield State Park. 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 walking distance of this marker. 2nd West Virginia Mounted Infantry (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); 20th Virginia Cavalry (about 500 feet away); 23rd Battalion Virginia Infantry

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(about 600 feet away); The Battle of Droop Mountain (about 700 feet away); Chapman’s, Jackson’s, and Lurty’s Virginia Batteries (about 700 feet away); 22nd Virginia Infantry (about 700 feet away); The Battle At Droop Mountain (about 700 feet away); White Oak (about 800 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Hillsboro.

Also see . . .
1. Droop Mountain Battlefield State Park. (Submitted on August 14, 2010.)
2. Droop Mountain. American Battlefield Trust (Submitted on August 14, 2010.)

Photographed By Dan Fisher, August 10, 2010

2. 8th West Virginia Mounted Infantry Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on November 14, 2021. It was originally submitted on August 14, 2010, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia. This page has been viewed 912 times since then and 81 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 14, 2010, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia.