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Historical Markers and War Memorials
in North Central West Virginia Region

 
By Craig Swain, July 24, 2010
Battle of Laurel Hill Marker
1 West Virginia, Barbour County, Belington — Battle of Laurel HillTempest on the Turnpike
Near Laurel Mountain Road (County Route 15), on the right when traveling east.
Union and Confederate forces clashed along the Beverly-Fairmont Turnpike (the narrow paved road in the foreground) on July 7-11, 1861. Union General Morris was ordered to "amuse" General Garnett at Laurel Hill - to make him believe the main . . . Map (db m34439) HM
2 West Virginia, Barbour County, Belington — Battle of Laurel Hill
Near Serpell Avenue east of Side Street, on the right when traveling east.
The "Battle of Laurel Hill,” a series of lively skirmishes between Union & Confederate Troops, took place here on July 7 - 11, 1861. Armies struggled for control of the strategic Beverly & Fairmont Turnpike leading to Confederates . . . Map (db m165056) HM
3 West Virginia, Barbour County, Belington — Camp Belington
On Philippi Pike (U.S. 250) at Watkins Street (County Route 15), on the right when traveling north on Philippi Pike.
Union troops under Brigadier General T.A. Morris, advanced from Philippi on July 7, 1861 and established a fortified camp near this site. Battle of Belington took place July 7-11. Confederates were two miles to east at Laurel Hill.Map (db m34424) HM
4 West Virginia, Barbour County, Belington — Camp Laurel Hill
On Laurel Mountain Road (County Route 15), on the right when traveling east.
Fortified camp occupied by Confederates under Brig. Gen. Robert S. Garnett. June 16 - July 12, 1861. The scene of sharp skirmishes July 7-11. Garnett retreated early in the morning of July 12 after the Rich Mountain defeat.Map (db m34425) HM
5 West Virginia, Barbour County, Belington — Camp Laurel HillA Key to Victory — The First Campaign
On Philippi Pike (U.S. 250) at Watkins Street (County Route 15), on the right when traveling north on Philippi Pike. Reported unreadable.
On the nearby heights, Confederate General Robert Garnett's Army of Northwestern Virginia built fortifications to defend the Beverly-Fairmont Turnpike in June 1861. Many received their baptism of fire here as Garnett's 4,000 Confederates skirmished . . . Map (db m249317) HM
6 West Virginia, Barbour County, Belington — CannonsGrim Weapons of War
Near Laurel Mountain Road (County Route 15), on the right when traveling east.
Confederate artillery was posted here. The cannons were placed behind protective earthworks, still faintly visible today. Their fire swept the Beverly-Fairmont Turnpike below. Model 1841 6-pounder field guns were used at Camp Laurel Hill. Although . . . Map (db m253808) HM
7 West Virginia, Barbour County, Belington — Civil War
Near Laurel Mountain Road (County Route 15), on the right when traveling east.
To honor all who served North and South April 12, 1861 to April 9, 1865 donated by Laurel Mountain Post 410 Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States Belington, West Virginia March 1, 1999Map (db m34447) HM
8 West Virginia, Barbour County, Belington — Civil War on the Beverly & Fairmont Turnpike
On Laurel Mountain Road (County Route 15), on the right when traveling east. Reported unreadable.
"A few dozen of us who had been swapping shots with the enemy's skirmishers, grew tired of the result less battle and by a common impulse - and I think without orders or officers, ran forward into the woods and attacked the Confederate works. We . . . Map (db m34456) HM
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9 West Virginia, Barbour County, Belington — Confederate CemeteryFallen Heroes of Laurel Hill
Near Laurel Mountain Road (County Route 15), on the right when traveling east.
Within this fenced burial ground lie Confederate soldiers who died at Laurel Hill. Their number is unknown. Inscribed headboards once marked the graves. During the Civil War, disease killed more men than bullets. One soldier reported 14 graves in . . . Map (db m253809) HM
10 West Virginia, Barbour County, Belington — Forced FlightConfederates Abandon Laurel Hill
Near Laurel Mountain Road (County Route 15), on the right when traveling east.
By July 10, 1861, Federal cannons bombarded the interior of Camp Laurel Hill. Confederates may have sought shelter among the boulders nearby. On July 11, General Garnett learned of defeat at Rich Mountain. Fearful of being trapped, Garnett . . . Map (db m155082) HM
11 West Virginia, Barbour County, Belington — In Honor of these whose Sacrifices Created this Hallowed Ground
On Laurel Mountain Road (County Route 15), on the right when traveling north.
Commonwealth of Virginia Sgt John B Pendleton-Co G 23rd VA Inf Pvt John H Blake-Co H 23rd VA Inf Pvt Charles H Goff- Co H 23rd VA Inf Pvt Robert M Oney-Co B 37th VA Inf Pvt Fendall C Whitlock-Co G 23rd VA Inf Pvt James K Davis-Co E . . . Map (db m165046) WM
12 West Virginia, Barbour County, Belington — Laurel Hill
On Laurel Mountain Road (County Route 15), on the right when traveling east.
Battle of Laurel Hill, July 8, 1861, between Confederates and McClellan's army, followed by actions at Rich Mountain and Corrick's Ford, gave Federals control of State and established communication lines to the West. Fine view from peak.Map (db m34426) HM
13 West Virginia, Barbour County, Belington — Laurel HillConfederate Encampment, 1861
Near Laurel Mountain Road (County Route 15), on the right when traveling east.
Soldiers of the Confederate Army of the Northwest occupied this ground from June 16 to July 11, 1861. Led by General Robert S. Garnett, a West Point instructor of tactics, they dug fortifications on the Mustoe farm to block the Beverly-Fairmont . . . Map (db m34437) HM
14 West Virginia, Barbour County, Belington — Laurel Hill Battlefield Veterans Memorial1861
On Laurel Mountain Road (County Route 15), on the right when traveling north.
Pvt D. Adams Co D 1st GA Killed July 8 Pvt J. Davis Co E 23rd VA Died July 9 Pvt R. Oney Co B 37th VA Killed July 11 Ilt W. Wheeler Co I 1st GA Killed July 8 Pvt J. Blake Co H 23rd VA Killed July 9 Pvt C. Goff Co H 23rd . . . Map (db m165051) WM
15 West Virginia, Barbour County, Belington — Meadowville
On Morgantown Pike (State Highway 92) at Slate Road, on the right when traveling east on Morgantown Pike.
Meadowville, on the site of an Indian fort built in 1784, is a few miles north. New Jersey colonists settled there before 1800, and tavern, mills, and stores made it a trading center of the Tygarts Valley for a hundred years.Map (db m34448) HM
16 West Virginia, Barbour County, Belington — Veterans Memorial
On Elliott Avenue south of Watkins Street, on the left when traveling north.
In honor and memory of the Veterans of all warsMap (db m243881) WM
17 West Virginia, Barbour County, Belington — Welcome to Camp Laurel HillGateway to the Northwest
Near Laurel Mountain Road (County Route 15), on the right when traveling east.
Confederate forces retreated from this area after the "Philippi Races" (June 3, 1861), first land battle of the Civil War. At Huttonsville, 26 miles south, Confederate General Robert S. Garnett took command of the Army of the Northwest. His goal was . . . Map (db m253810) HM
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18 West Virginia, Barbour County, Hopewell — Ida L. Reed
On Barbour County Highway (U.S. 250) at Arden Road (County Route 6), on the right when traveling north on Barbour County Highway.
Northeast, 3 1/2 miles, is the birthplace of Ida L. Reed, born November 30, 1865. She became famous for her religious writings, chiefly cantatas, poems and hymns, of which she wrote over 2000. Her hymns have been used in the services of eleven . . . Map (db m165045) HM
19 West Virginia, Barbour County, Junior — Barbour County / Randolph County
On Junior-Philippi-Grafton Road (U.S. 250), on the right when traveling south.
Barbour County. Formed from Harrison, Lewis, and Randolph in 1843. It is named for a distinguished Virginia jurist, Philip Pendleton Barbour. Scene of opening hostilities on land between the armies of the North and South in 1861. Randolph . . . Map (db m33928) HM
20 West Virginia, Barbour County, Lost Creek — Barbour County / Harrison County
On Buckhannon-Clarksburg Road (West Virginia Route 20) near the county line, on the right when traveling south.
Barbour County. Formed from Harrison, Lewis and Randolph in 1843. It is named for Philip Pendleton Barbour, distinguished Virginia jurist. The scene of opening hostilities on land between the armies of the North and the South in 1861. . . . Map (db m184509) HM
21 West Virginia, Barbour County, Philippi — "Apollo"Created by Mark Warner '68
Near College Hill Road south of Circle Drive West, on the left when traveling south.
Warner's idea came from Sir Issac Newton's, "I Stand on the Shoulders of Giants." He named the statue "Apollo" in appreciation for the space program. Alderson-Broaddus chose it for the Centennial symbol-1971-because the college's aspirations . . . Map (db m211831) HM
22 West Virginia, Barbour County, Philippi — "Ruinous Effect of War"The Civilian Population Suffers
On North Main Street (U.S. 250) west of Museum Street, on the right when traveling east.
As Union artillery fired on Philippi, Col. Dumont's infantry pounded across the covered bridge into the 500 people who lived here. In April, when the war was still a lark, local attorneys Thomas Bradford and Albert Gallatin Reger recruited men to . . . Map (db m212007) HM
23 West Virginia, Barbour County, Philippi — Barbour County Korean War Memorial
On Court Street at North Main Street (U.S. 250), on the right when traveling south on Court Street. Reported permanently removed.
Barbour County Post 44 Dedicated to all Barbour County Veterans who served in the Korean War. July 29, 1989Map (db m33701) WM
24 West Virginia, Barbour County, Philippi — Barbour County Korean War Memorial
On Court Street north of North Main Street (U.S. 250), on the left when traveling north.
Barbour County Post 44 Dedicated to all Barbour County Veterans who served in the Korean War. July 29, 1989 ☆ ☆ ☆ American Legion Post 44 Barbour County Dedicated to the honored dead of the Korean Conflict . . . Map (db m211594) WM
25 West Virginia, Barbour County, Philippi — Barbour County Vietnam Era Veterans Memorial
On North Main Street (U.S. 250), on the right when traveling east.
This monument and park are dedicated in sincere appreciation of all Barbour County Vietnam era Veterans who served this great nation - United States of America 1961 - 1973 Dedicated on May 25, 1987 by United States Senator John D. Rockefeller IV . . . Map (db m33758) HM
26 West Virginia, Barbour County, Philippi — Barbour County War Memorial
On North Main Street (U.S. 250) at Church Street, on the right when traveling north on North Main Street.
(Front):1917 - 1919 In Memory of Oscar Granville Alexander Clayton Bosworth Brandon Jesse Gordon Cole Quincy C. Dadisman Okey E. Duckworth James Blaine Hovatter Everett Earl Ice David Oren Jones Fred E. Jones John Irvin Kramer Andrew . . . Map (db m239225) WM
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27 West Virginia, Barbour County, Philippi — Battle of PhilippiTalbott's Hill — The First Campaign —
On Circle Drive East, on the right when traveling north.
(Preface):In the spring of 1861, Union forces rushed into northwestern Virginia to secure the vital Baltimore and Ohio Railroad, protect important turnpikes, and support Unionists against Confederates. The two sides fought numerous . . . Map (db m58700) HM
28 West Virginia, Barbour County, Philippi — Battle of PhilippiThe Covered Bridge — The First Campaign
On Mansfield Drive (U.S. 250) at North Main Street, on the right when traveling east on Mansfield Drive. Reported permanently removed.
(preface) In the spring of 1861, Union forces rushed into northwestern Virginia to secure the vital Baltimore and Ohio Railroad, protect important turnpikes, and support Unionists against Confederates. The two sides fought numerous . . . Map (db m211897) HM
29 West Virginia, Barbour County, Philippi — Benjamin F. Kelley
On Mansfield Drive (U.S. 250) at North Main Street, on the right when traveling north on Mansfield Drive.
Born in New Hampshire in 1807, he moved to Wheeling and worked as a merchant and as a freight agent for the B&O. He was appointed colonel of the 1st WV (90-day regiment) in 1861 and led the unit at Philippi, where he was seriously wounded. He . . . Map (db m211566) HM
30 West Virginia, Barbour County, Philippi — Birthplace - W.D. Zinn
On Beverly-Fairmont Pike (U.S. 250), on the right when traveling south.
One mile east is Woodbine Farm, birthplace of W.D. Zinn, noted farmer, writer and lecturer. He contributed much to scientific farming in this and adjoining states. "The Story of Woodbine Farm" is an autobiography of his work.Map (db m33776) HM
31 West Virginia, Barbour County, Philippi — Churchville Cavalry Flag
On Mansfield Drive (Bypass U.S. 250) at North Main Street (U.S. 250), on the right when traveling north on Mansfield Drive.
Churchville cavalry flag made by women of Augusta County, Virginia, and presented to the 14th Virginia Cavalry before they left for Phillipi, captured by Union troops on June 3, 1861. Original flag is at Battle Abbey in Richmond, Virginia.Map (db m211895) HM
32 West Virginia, Barbour County, Philippi — City of Philippi West Virginia
On North Main Street (U.S. 250) west of Church Street, on the right when traveling west.
Established February 14, 1844 Covered bridge built 1852 First land battle of the Civil War June 3, 1861Map (db m305963) HM WM
33 West Virginia, Barbour County, Philippi — Colonel Porterfield's Headquarters Flag
On Mansfield Drive (Bypass U.S. 250) at North Main Street (U.S. 250), on the right when traveling north on Mansfield Drive.
Flown over the Confederate headquarters at the Virginia house on the main street in Philippi. Headquarters flag was cut down and taken by First Lieutenant Charles A. Griffin of the First (West) Virginia Volunteers from Wheeling. Original flag (6 . . . Map (db m211905) HM
34 West Virginia, Barbour County, Philippi — Confederate EscapeUnion Troops Enter the Town
On Pike Street at Bosworth Street, on the left when traveling north on Pike Street.
You are standing in the epicenter of the battlefield. Federal artillery shells rained down on this spot, and two Union infantry charges were converging here. Col. Dumont's 1,400 troops thundered across the bridge to your left just as another . . . Map (db m212006) HM
35 West Virginia, Barbour County, Philippi — Confederate Headquarters
On South Main Street (U.S. 250) at Court Street, on the left when traveling south on South Main Street.
Colonel Porterfield's Headquarters Capito Hotel June 3, 1861Map (db m212191) HM
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36 West Virginia, Barbour County, Philippi — Confederate Regimental Flag
On Mansfield Drive (Bypass U.S. 250) at North Main Street (U.S. 250), on the right when traveling north on Mansfield Drive.
Captured at the Battle of Philippi on June 3, 1861. Original flag is at Battle Abbey in Richmond, Virginia,Map (db m211892) HM
37 West Virginia, Barbour County, Philippi — First Amputation of the Civil War
On Church Street south of North Walnut Street, on the right when traveling south.
On this site, in a Methodist Church, used as a temporary hospital, on June 3, 1861 J. E. Hanger of Mount Hope, Virginia, underwent a leg amputation by Dr. James D. Robison of the sixteenth Ohio Volunteers. This was the first amputation of the . . . Map (db m211849) HM
38 West Virginia, Barbour County, Philippi — First Battle of a Long WarThe Fight at Philippi
On Mansfield Drive (Bypass U.S. 250) at North Main Street (U.S. 250), on the left when traveling south on Mansfield Drive.
On June 3, 1861, at 4:30 a.m., Matilda Humphrey, whose house stood on the hill to your left, discharged a pistol at Col. Ebenezer Dumont's Union troops, trying to pull her son, Oliver, off his horse and prevent him from warning the local . . . Map (db m211890) HM
39 West Virginia, Barbour County, Philippi — First Land Battle
On Beverly-Fairmont Pike (U.S. 250), on the right when traveling south. Reported permanently removed.
First land battle between the North and South here, June 3, 1861. Confederates under Col. Porterfield were dislodged by Federal troops from Gen. McClellan's army under Col. Kelley. The old covered bridge here was used by both armies.Map (db m211563) HM
40 West Virginia, Barbour County, Philippi — First Land Battle
On Blue & Gray Expressway (Bypass U.S. 250) west of South Main Street (U.S. 250), on the right when traveling west.
First land battle between the North and South here, June 3, 1861. Confederates under Col. Porterfield were dislodged by Federal troops from Gen. McClellan's army under Col. Kelley. The old covered bridge here was used by both armies.Map (db m211625) HM
41 West Virginia, Barbour County, Philippi — Hanger's Limb
On Church Street south of North Walnut Street, on the left when traveling south.
Confederate J. E. Hanger's leg was mangled by a cannonball during the Battle of Philippi on June 3, 1861. Hanger survived a surgery that made him the first amputee of the war. After serving time in a Union prison, he returned to his home in . . . Map (db m211591) HM
42 West Virginia, Barbour County, Philippi — Henry Everett Engle
On Buckhannon Road (U.S. 119) 0.3 miles south of Route 57, on the right when traveling south.
Approximately ¼ mile west is the birthplace of Henry Everett Engle, the author and composer of original chorus and music for the Rev. David King's poem, "The West Virginia Hills," in 1885. He was born in 1849, died in 1933.Map (db m305960) HM
43 West Virginia, Barbour County, Philippi — Heroes of World War II ☆ Honor Roll
On North Main Street (U.S. 250) just south of Church Street, on the right when traveling north.
William Draper Anglin • Denzil Ray Ashby • Cleophus L. Auvil • Monzel Barker • Richard Lavere Bartlett • Loyd Dextor Beckner • Dennis Howard Bennett • Stanley Wilson Bennett • Hayward R. Bolyard • Denzil Boyles • Lynn Jackson . . . Map (db m211568) WM
44 West Virginia, Barbour County, Philippi — Historic Campbell School
On Graystone Drive, on the right when traveling south.
After the Civil War, Barbour County residents built this one-room school house near Volga, 8 miles SW. As one of the county's first free schools, it was the center of education for hundreds of children, providing instruction for primary through . . . Map (db m155092) HM
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45 West Virginia, Barbour County, Philippi — In Memory of the Sago MinersJanuary 2, 2006
On Barbour County Highway (U.S. 119) at North Main Street, on the right when traveling north on Barbour County Highway.
And all those who have lost their lives in the pursuit of our nation's energyMap (db m193244) HM
46 West Virginia, Barbour County, Philippi — James E. Hanger
On Pike Street at North Walnut Street, on the right when traveling east on Pike Street.
Near this spot on the morning of June 3, 1861, James E. Hanger, of Mount Hope, Virginia was injured in the leg by a six pound cannon ball in the first land battle of the Civil War. His leg was amputated by Dr. James D. Robison of the 16th Ohio . . . Map (db m308995) HM
47 West Virginia, Barbour County, Philippi — Medical FirstsAmputation Leads to Prosthetics
On North Main Street (U.S. 250) at Church Street, on the left when traveling south on North Main Street.
As Col. Porterfield's Virginians fled past here, surgeons quickly began to help the injured. The church that stood on the left side of the street served as a hospital. James E. Hanger of the 14th Virginia Cavalry was one of the Confederate . . . Map (db m212032) HM
48 West Virginia, Barbour County, Philippi — Palmetto Flag
On Mansfield Drive (Bypass U.S. 250) at North Main Street (U.S. 250), on the right when traveling north on Mansfield Drive.
One of the Confederate flags captured at the Battle of Philippi, June 3, 1861. The Palmetto Flag was raised over the Philippi Court House on January 1861, the first Confederate flag to be flown in Virginia.Map (db m211894) HM
49 West Virginia, Barbour County, Philippi — Philippi
On North Main Street (U.S. 250) at Court Street, on the right when traveling north on North Main Street.
Originally called Anglin's Ford for William Anglin but later named Booth's Ferry for Daniel Booth. Near by in 1780, Richard, Cottrill, and Charity Talbott settled. Philippi was named for Judge Philip Pendleton Barbour.Map (db m33702) HM
50 West Virginia, Barbour County, Philippi — PhilippiThe Federal Attack — The First Campaign
On College Hill Drive, on the right when traveling south. Reported permanently removed.
On June 2, 1861, Federal troops advanced on Philippi from the Baltimore & Ohio rail hub at Grafton in two columns of about 1500 men each. The left column, under Col. Benjamin Kelley, took the train six miles east to Thornton, and then marched . . . Map (db m211560) HM
51 West Virginia, Barbour County, Philippi — PhilippiThe Confederate Retreat — The First Campaign
On Main Street (U.S. 250), on the right when traveling east. Reported missing.
Col. George A. Porterfield moved his newly recruited Confederates from Grafton on May 28, 1861, after receiving word of a Federal advance on the B&O Railroad. Porterfield's force a Philippi totaled no more than 775 volunteers. Few were fully trained . . . Map (db m211925) HM
52 West Virginia, Barbour County, Philippi — PhilippiThe Casualties — The First Campaign
On North Main Street at Church Street, on the left when traveling south on North Main Street. Reported missing.
As Col Benjamin Kelley’s Federals pursued the Confederates through Philippi, he was shot in the upper right chest by Col. George A. Porterfield’s quartermaster. A surgeon declared it a mortal wound but Kelley recovered. In a show of respect, his men . . . Map (db m212033) HM
53 West Virginia, Barbour County, Philippi — PhilippiThe Commands — The First Campaign
On Mansfield Drive (U.S. 250) at North Main Street (U.S. 250), on the right when traveling east on Mansfield Drive. Reported permanently removed.
Col. Benjamin F. Kelley Kelley, a railroad agent in Philadelphia and former resident of Wheeling, was called back to command the First Virginia (Union) Infantry--the first Union regiment raised in the South. He planned and led the attack on . . . Map (db m308160) HM
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54 West Virginia, Barbour County, Philippi — 97 — Philippi MummiesLegends & Lore
On North Main Street (Bypass U.S. 250) at Museum Street, on the left when traveling east on North Main Street.
In 1888 Graham Hamrick mummified human cadavers using formula unrevealed to this day. Mummies traveled the world; now reside here.Map (db m211802) HM
55 West Virginia, Barbour County, Philippi — Philippi School Cornerstone
On South Main Street (U.S. 250) at School Street, on the right when traveling south on South Main Street.
Laid by the Masonic Fraternity August 6 AD 1921 AL 5921 AC Nadenbousch Grand Master This is the cornerstone for the Philippi grade, middle and high school that was located on this property and served Barbour County from 1921 until . . . Map (db m211626) HM
56 West Virginia, Barbour County, Philippi — Place Where Kelley was Shot
On South Main Street (U.S. 250) at School Street, on the left when traveling south on South Main Street.
Place where Kelley was shot June 3, 1861Map (db m212192) HM
57 West Virginia, Barbour County, Philippi — Shearer Quadrangle
On College Hill Road south of Circle Drive West, on the left when traveling south.
Named for Dr. Richard E. Shearer, President of Alderson-Broaddus College, 1951-1983. During the Shearer Administration all the buildings on this quadrangle were erected except one which was completely remodelled. New Main replaced Old Main, . . . Map (db m211842) HM
58 West Virginia, Barbour County, Philippi — Site of Army of Occupation Office
On South Main Street (U.S. 250) at School Street, on the left when traveling south on South Main Street.
Site of Army of Occupation Office June 3, 1861Map (db m212036) HM
59 West Virginia, Barbour County, Philippi — The "Philippi Races"Confederates Flee
On South Main Street (U.S. 250) at School Street, on the right when traveling south on South Main Street.
As Union soldiers entered the town, Virginia troops came pouring out of Philippi's streets, alleys, and buildings, some getting dressed as they ran. The Confederates were soon streaming past this location as they fled to Beverly. Northern . . . Map (db m212148) HM
60 West Virginia, Barbour County, Philippi — The Covered Bridge
On Main Street (U.S. 250), on the right when traveling east.
The Philippi Covered Bridge across Tygart Valley River was built in 1852 by Lemuel Chenoweth of Beverly. Made of wood, with the exception of the iron bolts used to hold the segments together, it is an example of the best in covered bridge . . . Map (db m33665) HM
61 West Virginia, Barbour County, Philippi — The Philippi Covered BridgePhilippi, WV — Scene of the First Land Battle of the Civil War —
On Mansfield Drive (U.S. 250) at North Main Street, on the right when traveling east on Mansfield Drive.
Constructed in 1852 by Lemuel Chenoweth; masonry by Emanuel J. O'Brien, cost $12,151.24. The covered bridge, erected in 1852, is the only two-lane bridge in the federal highway system. During the Civil War the bridge served both North and South in . . . Map (db m33762) HM
62 West Virginia, Barbour County, Philippi — United States Flag
On Mansfield Drive (Bypass U.S. 250) at North Main Street (U.S. 250), on the right when traveling north on Mansfield Drive.
The 34-star United States Flag was in the possession of the Federals. West Virginia became the 35th state of the Union on June 20, 1863. Kiwanis Flag Circle Made possible by the estate of Dr. Hu C. Myers, a bequest to the Kiwanis Club . . . Map (db m211893) HM
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63 West Virginia, Barbour County, Valley Furnace — Valley Furnace
On State Highway 38, on the right when traveling west.
Iron ore was discovered here, 1835, by John Johnson. The Old Iron Furnace, built, 1848, was operated for six years by C.W. Bryant and Isaac Marsh. In 1850, a steam engine replaced the water power used to run fan air blast. Charcoal was fuel used. . . . Map (db m33929) HM
64 West Virginia, Braxton County, Bulltown — Battle of Bulltown
On Gauley Turnpike (U.S. 19) at Millstone Run Road, on the right when traveling east on Gauley Turnpike.
Following the Battle of Bulltown, a record of the engagement is this letter transmitted by the Union soldier Captain William H. Mattingly to Colonel Wilkinson at Clarksburg.
Battle of Bulltown Bulltown, October 13, . . . Map (db m309026) HM
65 West Virginia, Braxton County, Bulltown — Bulltown / Bulltown Battle
Near Burnsville Lake Road.
Bulltown. Important point in plan of Washington to establish water transportation to West. Salt was made here as early as 1792. Attack of whites in 1772 upon Captain Bull's Indian village here was among the causes of Dunmore's War. . . . Map (db m37050) HM
66 West Virginia, Braxton County, Bulltown — Confederate Entrenchments
On Gauley Turnpike (U.S. 19) at Millstone Run Road, on the right when traveling east on Gauley Turnpike.
On October 13, 1863, 700 Confederate soldiers assembled on this hillside in preparation for an attack against the Union hilltop stronghold on your left. The Confederate objective was to gain control of a vital link in the strategically important . . . Map (db m309022) HM
67 West Virginia, Braxton County, Bulltown — Confederate Overlook
On Gauley Turnpike at Millstone Run Road, on the right when traveling east on Gauley Turnpike.
On the evening of October 12, 1863, Confederate troops under the command of Colonel William L. Jackson arrived at Falls Mill on the Little Kanawha River a few miles from Bulltown. Union estimates of their number ranged from 700 to 1,000. . . . Map (db m309025) HM
68 West Virginia, Braxton County, Bulltown — Early Industry
On Bulltown Campground Road at Millstone Run Road, on the right when traveling west on Bulltown Campground Road.
[The marker features several images with captions interpreting throughout.] This stone culvert under construction in the Falls Mill area of old Route 19 allowed Falls Creek to pass under the road — a link in transporting goods produced . . . Map (db m309006) HM
69 West Virginia, Braxton County, Bulltown — Entrance to Fortifications
On Bulltown Campground Road at Millstone Run Road, on the right when traveling west on Bulltown Campground Road.
Thousands of Union troops poured into western Virginia from Ohio, Indiana, and Pennsylvania in the spring and summer of 1861—the first months of the Civil War. From towns along the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad, some of these troops marched south . . . Map (db m309013) HM
70 West Virginia, Braxton County, Bulltown — Family Life in Bulltown
On Bulltown Campground Road at Millstone Run Road, on the right when traveling west on Bulltown Campground Road.
Because farming was the major economic activity in the region, social life tended to be organized around the physical site and the requirements and activities of the farm—especially before paved roads were introduced—and to involve those . . . Map (db m309004) HM
71 West Virginia, Braxton County, Bulltown — Fleming House
On Bulltown Campground Road at Millstone Run Road, on the right when traveling west on Bulltown Campground Road.
Built before 1900 in the "saddlebag" style common to central West Virginia, this one-and-a-half-story log house consists of two "pens" or "cribs." Most of the logs of the left, and presumably older, pen are joined by means of half-dovetailed . . . Map (db m309019) HM
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72 West Virginia, Braxton County, Bulltown — Granary
On Bulltown Campground Road at Millstone Run Road, on the right when traveling west on Bulltown Campground Road.
This granary is the oldest outbuilding on the farm. Corn was stored here at harvest time, after it had been cut, dried, and shucked, and was used during the winter months to provide food for both people and livestock. Cornmeal was a staple food. . . . Map (db m309017) HM
73 West Virginia, Braxton County, Bulltown — Historic West Virginia State MarkerBurnsville Lake — US Army Corps of Engineers —
On Bulltown Campground Road at Millstone Run Road, on the right when traveling west on Bulltown Campground Road.
Marker History The West Virginia state historic marker in-front of you, originally was installed in 1937 beside U.S. 19 at a wayside park. The second location was directly across from Millstone Run Road. The most recent move to this . . . Map (db m309002) HM
74 West Virginia, Braxton County, Bulltown — Johnson House
On Bulltown Campground Road at Millstone Run Road, on the right when traveling west on Bulltown Campground Road.
Built around 1883, this two-story log structure was owned by the Johnson family until it was purchased by the U. S. Army Corps of Engineers in 1972. Its most unusual architectural feature is the cat-and-clay chimney made of wooden slats . . . Map (db m309020) HM
75 West Virginia, Braxton County, Bulltown — Main Trench
On Bulltown Campground Road at Millstone Run Road, on the right when traveling west on Bulltown Campground Road.
Typically, a “breastworks” is an improvised and more or less temporary form of fortification. The Union breastworks at this site are now marked by a shallow ditch just below and circling the crest of the hill. Archeological excavations in . . . Map (db m309015) HM
76 West Virginia, Braxton County, Bulltown — Neglected and Forgotten
On Bulltown Campground Road at Millstone Run Road, on the right when traveling west on Bulltown Campground Road.
After visiting this site in 1914, a former resident of the Bulltown area described childhood memories of the abandoned Union encampment, long after the Civil War had ended (Reported in the Braxton Central, May 1, 1914):
I . . . Map (db m309014) HM
77 West Virginia, Braxton County, Bulltown — Route to Fortifications–Lower Trenches
On Bulltown Campground Road at Millstone Run Road, on the right when traveling west on Bulltown Campground Road.
On the evening of October 12, 1863, Confederate troops under the command of Colonel William L. Jackson arrived at Falls Mill on the Little Kanawha River a few miles from Bulltown. Union estimates of their number ranged from 700 to 1,000. . . . Map (db m309010) HM
78 West Virginia, Braxton County, Bulltown — St. Michael’s Church
On Bulltown Campground Road at Millstone Run Road, on the right when traveling west on Bulltown Campground Road.
Constructed of yellow poplar logs in 1878-1879, St. Michael’s was one of three small Catholic churches that together formed the “Weston Missions,” administered by the pastor of St. Patrick’s Church in Weston. In 1884, administrative . . . Map (db m309008) HM
79 West Virginia, Braxton County, Bulltown — The Battle of Bulltown
On Bulltown Campground Road at Millstone Run Road, on the right when traveling west on Bulltown Campground Road.
The control of Bulltown meant the control of part of the Weston and Gauley Bridge Turnpike, including the nearby covered bridge that carried the turnpike across the Little Kanawha River. In a mountainous region where communication and . . . Map (db m309016) HM
80 West Virginia, Braxton County, Bulltown — Trenches for Union Pickets
On Bulltown Campground Road at Millstone Run Road, on the right when traveling west on Bulltown Campground Road.
Occupied by Union pickets, or sentries, these outlying rifle pits are located 800 feet north of the main entrenchments. Designed to provide Union forces with a means of early warning in the event of attack from the north, the northeast, or from . . . Map (db m309011) HM
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81 West Virginia, Braxton County, Bulltown — Unknown Confederate Soldiers
On Gauley Turnpike (U.S. 19) at Millstone Run Road, on the right when traveling east on Gauley Turnpike.
During the Battle of Bulltown, on October 13, 1863, seven soldiers under the command of Colonel William Jackson were killed and soon after buried on the battlefield. In 1889, one Milton Butcher, whose farmland included a portion of the . . . Map (db m309024) HM
82 West Virginia, Braxton County, Bulltown — Veterans MemorialDuty • Honor • Loyalty • Courage
On Bulltown Campground Road at Millstone Run Road, on the right when traveling west on Bulltown Campground Road.
In memory of those who fought and died at the Battle of Bulltown in 1863.Map (db m309009) WM
83 West Virginia, Braxton County, Bulltown — Veterans Memorial
On Gauley Turnpike (U.S. 19) at Millstone Run Road, on the right when traveling east on Gauley Turnpike.
In memory of seven unknown Confederate soldiers killed Oct. 13, 1863 at Bulltown.Map (db m309023) WM
84 West Virginia, Braxton County, Bulltown — Well
On Bulltown Campground Road at Millstone Run Road on Bulltown Campground Road.
The well at this site is the only feature inside the Union fortifications that can be clearly identified. Located just north of the main fortifications, it was—and until recently continued to be—a source of drinking water. The well helped . . . Map (db m309012) HM
85 West Virginia, Braxton County, Bulltown — West Virginia’s “Bushwackers”
On Bulltown Campground Road at Millstone Run Road, on the right when traveling west on Bulltown Campground Road.
Although this specie[s] of combatant, Union or Confederate, was in most cases only a determined local partisan obsessed with opinions of patriotic self-sufficiency, he was sometimes the social scum of the community… [The bushwacker] made no . . . Map (db m309007) HM
86 West Virginia, Braxton County, Bulltown — West Virginia’s Early Transportation
On Bulltown Campground Rd at Millstone Run Road, on the right when traveling west on Bulltown Campground Rd.
West Virginia Railroads, Roads, Rivers And Towns In 1861 This map shows the locations of all the major mid-nineteenth-century transportation routes in what is now West Virginia. The major transportation routes were the James River and . . . Map (db m309003) HM
87 West Virginia, Braxton County, Bulltown — Weston and Gauley Bridge Turnpike
On Bulltown Campground Road at Millstone Run Road, on the right when traveling west on Bulltown Campground Road.
The original Weston and Gauley Bridge Turnpike ran along the ridges and hills of western Virginia and was the only important north-south road in this region. It stimulated commerce and population growth in many of the towns through which it . . . Map (db m309021) HM
88 West Virginia, Braxton County, Bulltown — Weston and Gauley Bridge Turnpike TrailBurnsville Lake — US Army Corps of Engineers —
On Bulltown Campground Road at Millstone Run Road, on the right when traveling west on Bulltown Campground Road.
Distance: 10.5 miles History The Weston and Gauley Bridge Turnpike served as an early transportation route for developing commerce in Braxton and surrounding counties. Both Union and Confederate forces transported equipment and . . . Map (db m309018) HM
89 West Virginia, Braxton County, Burnsville — Braxton County / Gilmer County
On Burnsville Road (SR 5).
Braxton County Formed in 1836 from Lewis, Kanawha, and Nicholas. Named for Carter Braxton, signer of the Declaration of Independence. Washington planned to establish important point in project for western communication in this county. Gilmer . . . Map (db m73419) HM
90 West Virginia, Braxton County, Burnsville — Burnsville Bridge(1893)
Near Bridge Street at Municipal Drive.
Has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places By the United States Department of the Interior 1995Map (db m173332) HM
91 West Virginia, Braxton County, Burnsville — Burnsville Veterans Memorial
On 5th Street (West Virginia Route 5) at Wabash Avenue ( Route 5), on the left when traveling west on 5th Street.
Remembering those whom have paid the ultimate sacrifice protecting our country and the freedoms we love KIA ***SSgt Ray L. Ball-Army, WWII, ΚΙΑ • *Pvt Solomon H. Brown-Army, WWI, KIA • *SSgt Ward Byrne-Army, . . . Map (db m291225) WM
92 West Virginia, Braxton County, Burnsville — SGT David Lee Robison
On Church Street north of 5th Street, on the right when traveling north.
BHS 1967 KIA Vietnam 1968Map (db m286515) WM
93 West Virginia, Braxton County, Burnsville — Town of Burnsville
On Bridge Street (West Virginia Route 5) at S. Wabash Avenue, on the left when traveling west on Bridge Street.
Area first settled in 1798; Payton Byrnes came in 1830. First known as Lumberport in 1866, when Capt. John Burns established first saw mill in area. Incorporated by county in 1902 and named for Burns.Map (db m50025) HM
94 West Virginia, Braxton County, Frametown — America's Guard of Honor
On Interstate 79 at milepost 48.
Dedicated to the memory of all Paratroopers and Gliderman who spearheaded all major invasions by dropping behind enemy lines to secure military objectives. "Lest We Forget" whose courage, dedication and traditions make them America's finest.Map (db m70903) WM
95 West Virginia, Braxton County, Gassaway — Gassaway Veterans Memorial
On Elk Street (West Virginia Route 4) south of 5th Street, on the right when traveling south.
Proud tribute is here paid to Gassaway community members who answered the call to the colors in World War II 1941 -1945 ☆ ☆ ☆ Korea 1950 - 1955 Vietnam 1961 - 1973Map (db m281021) WM
96 West Virginia, Braxton County, Gassaway — Veterans Memorial
On Elk Street (West Virginia Route 5) at 5th Street, on the right when traveling south on Elk Street.
Proud tribute is here paid to Gassaway community members who answered the call to the colors in World War II 1941 - 1945. Joe Alderman • Harry Adkins • Don Ankrum • Jack Alderman • Leo Ankrum • Robert Ankrum • Vernice Joe Ankrum • Jim . . . Map (db m309043) WM
97 West Virginia, Braxton County, Gassaway — Veterans Memorial
On Elk Street at 5th Street, on the right when traveling south on Elk Street.
This tree was planted by Boy Scout Troop 135 in memory of all who serve this great nation past, present & future.Map (db m309046) WM
98 West Virginia, Braxton County, Gassaway — Veterans Memorial
On Elk Street at 5th Street, on the right when traveling south on Elk Street.
Honoring all who serveed.
Flag Etiquette 1. Never lower the flag to anything or person. 2. Only fly it upside down if in distress. 3. Do not use the flag as a covering, drapery, or decoration of any kind. Red, white, . . . Map (db m309047) WM
99 West Virginia, Braxton County, Gassaway — Veterans Memorial
On Elk Street at 5th Street, on the right when traveling south on Elk Street.
Korea 1950-1955 / Vietnam 1961-1973 Ables, Wesley H. • Ables, Rondle L. • Ables, William E. • Adams, Norman E. • Ankrom, Donzell L. • Ankrom, Leo R. • Argabrite, Ernest C. • Allbright, Jimmie D. • Bailey, Jack L. • Belknap, Freddie K. • . . . Map (db m309501) WM
100 West Virginia, Braxton County, Gassaway — Watering Trough
On Elk Street at 5th Street, on the right when traveling south on Elk Street.
Donated to town of Gassaway in early 1900's by daughter of Henry Gassaway Davis. Originally located on Elk St. across from Gassaway Midland Co. (formerly Stanard Co.) Later moved to Hank Lough property on Chapel Road. Presented to the town in . . . Map (db m309045) HM

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