Princeton - Princeton WV
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Don.Morfe
N 37° 21.954 W 081° 06.189
17S E 490866 N 4135469
The marker describes the events of the Civil War in Princeton, WV. It is located in front of the Mercer County Courthouse, 1501 Main St, Princeton, WV.
Waymark Code: WM18NXG
Location: West Virginia, United States
Date Posted: 09/01/2023
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Princeton
Scene of several actions, May 1862, between Federal troops from General Cox's army and Confederate forces under Jenifer and Wharton. When the Confederates abandoned their camp here, the town was set on fire and partially burned.
Name of Government Entity or Private Organization that built the monument: State of West Virginia
Union, Confederate or Other Monument: Confederate
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Related Website: [Web Link]
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Date Installed or Dedicated: Not listed
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