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: WM18NXJ
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 Battle:
Battle at Princeton WV
Name of War: U. S. Civil War
Date(s) of Battle (Beginning): 05/01/1862
Entrance Fee: Not Listed
Parking: Not Listed
Date of Battle (End): Not listed
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Visit Instructions:
Post a photo of you in front of a sign or marker posted at the site of the battle (or some other way to indicate you have personally visited the site.
In addition it is encouraged to take a few photos of the surrounding area and interesting features at the site.