Near Keslers Cross Lanes in Nicholas County, West Virginia — The American South (Appalachia)
Henry Patterson House
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, July 8, 2009
1. Henry Patterson House Marker
Built in the 1850's by Mr. Patterson, this house was caught between opposing armies during the Battle of Carnifex Ferry.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil.
Location. 38° 12.626′ N, 80° 56.52′ W. Marker is near Keslers Cross Lanes, West Virginia, in Nicholas County. Marker is on Carnifex Ferry Crossing Road, 1.3 miles south of West Virginia Route 129, on the right when traveling south. This historical marker is located on the actual site of the field of battle, on land that has been turned into a state park in order to preserve and honor the memory of the Civil War Battle of Carnifex Ferry. Perhaps the best course to travel to get to this historical marker is go to the intersection of US 19 and State Route 129 (located just south of Summerville West Virginia), then turn onto State Route 129 and west for about 6.0 miles (turning left/south onto the Carnifex Ferry Crossing road)before arriving at the state park. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Keslers Cross Lanes WV 26675, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Battle of Carnifex Ferry (a few steps from this marker); The Silent Witness (a few steps from this marker); Artillery Thunder (within shouting distance of this marker); "Follow Me My Men, Charge!"
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Also see . . .
1. Battle of Carnifex Ferry. Absolute Astronomy website entry (Submitted on July 16, 2009, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio.)
2. Carnifex Ferry Battlefield State Park. West Virginia State Parks website entry (Submitted on July 16, 2009, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio.)
3. Carnifex Ferry Battlefield - National Register of Historic Places Nomination Form. West Virginia Division of Culture and History website entry (Submitted on July 16, 2009, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio.)
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, July 8, 2009
2. Henry Patterson House
View of the Henry Patterson House at the Carnifex Ferry Battlefield State Park. The Confederate entrenched positions were to the left of the house, the advancing Federal line of battle was on the right of the house.
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, July 8, 2009
3. Henry Patterson House
View of the well that was adjacent to the Henry Patterson House. The Union army's line of battle would have been on the rise beyond the well, facing the Henry Patterson House.
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, July 8, 2009
4. Henry Patterson House Marker
View of the state historical marker, looking to the north over the battlefield. The Henry Patterson house would be beyond the rise and behind the trees on the left side of the picture.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 24, 2022. It was originally submitted on July 16, 2009, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio. This page has been viewed 2,259 times since then and 39 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on July 16, 2009, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.
