Lew Wallace's Raid on Romney
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A sign telling about Col. Lew Wallace raid against Southern forces.
Waymark Code: WM131R1
Location: West Virginia, United States
Date Posted: 08/27/2020
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Lew Wallace's
Raid On Romney
On June 13, 1861, Col. Lew Wallace (11th Indiana Infantry) led a raid against Southern forces occupying Romney. Wallace passed through the Mechanicsburg Gap and took South Branch Bridge. The Rebel retreat from Romney forced Gen. Johnston to abandon his position at Harpers Ferry, allowing Federal troops to regain control of the B&O. Wallace later wrote the novel Ben~Hur.
Marker Number: None seen on sign
Marker Title: Lew Wallace's Raid on Romney
Marker Location: Rt 50
County or Independent City: Romney, WV
Web Site: [Web Link]
Marker Program Sponsor: West Virginia Archives & History, 2017
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