Near Cheat Bridge in Randolph County, West Virginia — The American South (Appalachia)

Cheat Summit Camp

Photographed by Mike Wintermantel, August 20, 2011

1. Cheat Summit Camp Marker

Inscription. Also called Fort Milroy. Fortified camp in gap at the crest of White Top of Cheat Mountain. Occupied by Federal troops during fall and winter of 1861-1862; repulsed threats in Lee's mountain campaign of 1861. Fort's command of the Parkersburg-Staunton Turnpike prevented Lee's army from advancing inland. Above 4,000 feet elevation, highest Union fort in the Civil War.

Erected 1968 by West Virginia Historic Commission.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Forts and Castles • War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the West Virginia Archives and History series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1861.

Location. 38° 36.764′ N, 79° 52.05′ W. Marker is near Cheat Bridge, West Virginia, in Randolph County. It is at the intersection of U.S. 250 and County Route 250/4, on the right when traveling west on U.S. 250. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Huttonsville WV 26273, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in West Virginia’s Potomac Highlands.

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 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Asa Gray / Buffalo-Indian Trail (a few steps from this marker); Shavers Fork (approx. 0.4 miles away); Cabin Remains (approx. 0.9 miles away); Astride the Road from Nowhere (approx. 0.9 miles away);

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Guarding the Turnpike (approx. 0.9 miles away); Cheat Summit Fort (approx. one mile away); Behind the Parapet (approx. one mile away); Cheat Mountain (approx. 1.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Cheat Bridge.

Photographed by Mike Wintermantel, August 20, 2011

2. Cheat Summit Camp Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on August 21, 2011, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 1,113 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 21, 2011, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.