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|   Droop Mountain
in West Virginia Historical Markers This historic marker commemorates the Civil War Battle that took place near here. posted by:  Sneakin Deacon location: West Virginia date approved: 07/26/2009 last visited: 09/30/2011 |
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|  14th Pennsylvania Cavalry U.S.A.-Col. James M. Schoonmaker - Hillsboro WV
in Signs of History Marker is near Hillsboro, West Virginia, in Pocahontas County. Marker can be reached from U.S. 219, on the right when traveling south. Located in the lookout tower parking area in Droop Mountain Battlefield State Park. posted by:  Don.Morfe location: West Virginia date approved: 09/01/2023 last visited: 09/02/2023 |
 view galleryNE0.3 km |  14th Pennsylvania Cavalry U.S.A.-Col. James M. Schoonmaker - Hillsboro
in U.S. Civil War Sites Droop Mountain Battlefield- The battle positions of the 14th Penn. Cavalry and the Federal artillery were on the cleared ridge right of the highway about 2/3 mile distant and 600 feet lower in elevation. posted by: Don.Morfe location: West Virginia date approved: 08/19/2020 last visited: 10/04/2021 |
 view galleryNE0.3 km |  Droop Mountain Lookout Tower - Hillsboro WV
in Look-Out Towers Droop Mountain Lookout Tower in located in Droop Mountain Battlefield State Park, at Seneca Trail (U.S. 219) near George Hill Road. posted by: Don.Morfe location: West Virginia date approved: 12/31/2021 last visited: 01/01/2022 |
 view galleryNE0.3 km | The Battle At Droop Mountain - Hillsboro WV in Civil War Discovery Trail Sites Nearly five months after West Virginia was admitted into the Union, the Confederate army of Brigadier General John Echols still occupied the prosperous Greenbrier Valley region of the new state. posted by: Don.Morfe location: West Virginia date approved: 08/18/2020 last visited: 10/04/2021 |
 view galleryNE0.3 km |  The Battle At Droop Mountain - Hillsboro WV
in Battlefields General Echols marched his army north, all through the night, to Droop Mountain to reinforce them. The reinforcements arrived just in time, for General Averell began his attack early. posted by: Don.Morfe location: West Virginia date approved: 11/29/2020 last visited: 10/16/2021 |
 view galleryNE0.3 km | The Battle At Droop Mountain - Hillsboro WV in American Civil War Monuments and Memorials Nearly five months after West Virginia was admitted into the Union, the Confederate army of Brigadier General John Echols still occupied the prosperous Greenbrier Valley region of the new state. posted by: Don.Morfe location: West Virginia date approved: 09/06/2023 last visited: 09/06/2023 |
 view galleryNE0.3 km | The Battle At Droop Mountain - Hillsboro WV in Signs of History Nearly five months after West Virginia was admitted into the Union, the Confederate army of Brigadier General John Echols still occupied the prosperous Greenbrier Valley region of the new state. posted by: Don.Morfe location: West Virginia date approved: 09/01/2023 last visited: 09/02/2023 |
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| 22nd Virginia Infantry C.S.A.-Col. George S. Patton - Hillsboro WV in U.S. Civil War Sites Droop Mountain Battlefield-Originally placed behind a hill to the rear, the 22nd Va. was moved here, in front of the Confederate artillery, where they overlooked the highway. posted by: Don.Morfe location: West Virginia date approved: 08/19/2020 last visited: 10/04/2021 |
 view galleryN0.5 km | 22nd Virginia Infantry C.S.A.-Col. George S. Patton - Hillsboro WV in Signs of History 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. posted by: Don.Morfe location: West Virginia date approved: 09/01/2023 last visited: 09/02/2023 |
 view galleryN0.5 km | Chapman’s, Jackson’s, and Lurty’s Virginia Batteries C.S.A.-Maj. William McLaughlin - Hillsboro WV in U.S. Civil War Sites Droop Mountain Battlefield- Protecting much of the Confederate army were seven artillery pieces, all of which were placed above the highway. Both smoothbore and rifled cannon were present. posted by: Don.Morfe location: West Virginia date approved: 08/19/2020 last visited: 10/04/2021 |
 view galleryN0.5 km | Chapman’s, Jackson’s, and Lurty’s Virginia Batteries C.S.A.-Maj. William McLaughlin - Hillsboro WV in Signs of History Marker is in 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. posted by: Don.Morfe location: West Virginia date approved: 09/01/2023 last visited: 09/02/2023 |
 view galleryN0.5 km | 20th Virginia Cavalry C.S.A.-Col. William Wiley Arnett - Hillsboro WV in U.S. Civil War Sites Droop Mountain Battlefield-From behind breastworks and with artillery support, the 20th Va. occupied a strong position overlooking the highway at the Confederate center. posted by: Don.Morfe location: West Virginia date approved: 08/19/2020 last visited: 10/04/2021 |
 view galleryN0.5 km | 20th Virginia Cavalry C.S.A.-Col. William Wiley Arnett - Hillsboro WV in Signs of History 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. posted by: Don.Morfe location: West Virginia date approved: 09/01/2023 last visited: 09/02/2023 |
 view galleryN0.5 km | 8th West Virginia Mounted Infantry U.S.A.-Col. John H. Oley - Hillsboro WV in U.S. Civil War Sites Droop Mountain Battlefield-With help from the Federal artillery, the 8th WV attacked the Confederate center by climbing up the cleared face of this ridge. posted by: Don.Morfe location: West Virginia date approved: 08/19/2020 last visited: 10/04/2021 |
 view galleryN0.5 km | 8th West Virginia Mounted Infantry U.S.A.-Col. John H. Oley - Hillsboro WV in Signs of History 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. posted by: Don.Morfe location: West Virginia date approved: 09/01/2023 last visited: 09/02/2023 |
 view galleryNE0.5 km | 3rd West Virginia Mounted Infantry U.S.A.-Lt. Col. Francis W. Thompson - Hillsboro WV in Signs of History 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. posted by: Don.Morfe location: West Virginia date approved: 09/01/2023 last visited: 09/02/2023 |
 view galleryNE0.5 km | 3rd West Virginia Mounted Infantry U.S.A.-Lt. Col. Francis W. Thompson - Hillsboro WV in U.S. Civil War Sites Droop Mountain Battlefield-The men of the 3rd WV fought their way up this ravine extending their line of battle along the mountainside until they joined with the 28th Ohio. posted by: Don.Morfe location: West Virginia date approved: 08/19/2020 last visited: 10/04/2021 |
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| The Battle At Droop Mountain November 6, 1863 - Hillsboro WV in U.S. Civil War Sites 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. posted by: Don.Morfe location: West Virginia date approved: 07/07/2023 last visited: 07/07/2023 |
 view galleryNW0.6 km |  10 Lb. Parrott Rifle - Hillsboro WV
in Static Artillery Displays 10 LB. Parrott Rifle-Artillery pieces similar to this reproduction were used by the Confederate army during the Battle of Droop Mountain. posted by: Don.Morfe location: West Virginia date approved: 08/19/2020 last visited: 10/29/2021 |
 view galleryN0.6 km | 2nd West Virginia Mounted Infantry U.S.A.-Lt. Col. Alexander Scott - Hillsboro WV in Signs of History 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. posted by: Don.Morfe location: West Virginia date approved: 09/01/2023 last visited: 09/02/2023 |
 view galleryN0.6 km | 2nd West Virginia Mounted Infantry U.S.A.-Lt. Col. Alexander Scott - Hillsboro WV in U.S. Civil War Sites Droop Mountain Battlefield-From this deep ravine, the 2nd WV battled its way to the mountaintop and was actively engaged in the fighting here at the Confederate center. posted by: Don.Morfe location: West Virginia date approved: 08/19/2020 last visited: 10/04/2021 |
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| Denmar State Hospital in West Virginia Historical Markers Denmar Sanitarium established in 1938 to treat African Americans with tuberculosis. posted by: Paintedwarrior location: West Virginia date approved: 05/16/2013 last visited: 05/18/2013 |
 view gallerySW5 km | Maxon Sand in West Virginia Historical Markers This historic marker stands on Route 219 in Pocohontas County posted by: Sneakin Deacon location: West Virginia date approved: 11/08/2009 last visited: 07/30/2011 |
 view gallerySW5.5 km | Greenbrier County / Pocahontas County in West Virginia Historical Markers This historic marker is located on US-219 marking the boundary between Greenbrier County and Pocahontas County. Please be careful when visiting this marker, no parking area, just a shoulder and cars do come flying down the road. posted by: Hawaiian Ninja location: West Virginia date approved: 03/20/2009 last visited: 05/11/2013 |
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