Riverton in Pendleton County, West Virginia — The American South (Appalachia)

The "Battle" of Riverton

First Union Raid into Pendleton County

Photographed by Linda Walcroft, October 20, 2011

1. The "Battle of Riverton" Marker

Inscription. At this site on March 2nd, 1862, Union forces numbering forty were attacked by local Confederate infantry and two units of cavalry. In the skirmish that resulted, Union troops rallied forcing the Confederates from the field. Two local men, Perry Bland and Thomas Powers were killed in the battle.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. A significant historical month for this entry is March 1813.

Location. 38° 44.483′ N, 79° 25.967′ W. Marker is in Riverton, West Virginia, in Pendleton County. It is on Germany Valley Road (County Route 9) 0.6 miles east of Mountaineer Drive (U.S. 33), on the right when traveling east. On the road to Seneca Caverns just after you leave the town of Riverton. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Riverton WV 26814, 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,

and in 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 7 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Oriskany Sand (approx. 0.3 miles away); Gravesite of John Dolly (approx. 1.9 miles away); Last Union Raid (approx. 3 miles away); Germany Valley (approx. 3 miles away); Spruce Knob (approx. 5.1 miles away); Indians (approx. 5.7 miles away); Camp Luther (approx. 5.8 miles away); Organized Pendleton County (approx. 7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Riverton.

Other markers no longer nearby. "Battle" of Riverton (was

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here, next to this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it); Tuscarora (Clinton) Sand (was approx. 3 miles away but has been confirmed missing).

"Battle of Riverton" Marker with Flags image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Linda Walcroft, October 20, 2011

2. "Battle of Riverton" Marker with Flags

Rock formation across the road from the marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Linda Walcroft, October 20, 2011

3. Rock formation across the road from the marker

Town of Riverton is visible to the northwest.

Directional sign to the historical marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Craig Doda, February 15, 2020

4. Directional sign to the historical marker

Credits. This page was last revised on October 20, 2020. It was originally submitted on November 20, 2011, by Linda Walcroft of Woodstock, Virginia. This page has been viewed 2,001 times since then and 53 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 20, 2011, by Linda Walcroft of Woodstock, Virginia. 4. submitted on October 19, 2020, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.