Rich Mountain
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member wvhunter
N 38° 51.968 W 079° 55.997
17S E 592543 N 4302462
Beverly
Waymark Code: WM9Z26
Location: West Virginia, United States
Date Posted: 10/19/2010
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member tiki-4
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At Rich Mountain, 5 miles west, July 11, 1861, Federal forces defeated Confederate troops whose trenches may still be seen. Military reputations of Gen. Geo. B. McClellan and of Gen. W. S. Rosecrans were established by this victory.
Marker Title: Rich Mountain

Marker Location: US 219 (southbound), Beverly

County or Independent City: Randolph

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