Battle of Pigeon's Roost - Princeton WV
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Don.Morfe
N 37° 21.690 W 081° 06.290
17S E 490716 N 4134981
Marker is on US 19 in Princeton WV.
Waymark Code: WM18NXN
Location: West Virginia, United States
Date Posted: 09/01/2023
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Battle of Pigeon's Roost
Near a hill south of town on May 17, 1862, Confederate troops led by Maj. Peter Otey surprised and routed a Union regiment commanded by Colonel Louis von Blessing. Federal losses were 18 killed, 56 wounded and 14 captured. Confederate losses were 1 killed, 9 wounded and none captured. Confederate dead from this skirmish and other clashes in the Princeton area are buried in Oakwood Cemetery.
Name of Battle:
Battle of Pigeon's Roost
Name of War: U.S. Civil War
Date(s) of Battle (Beginning): 05/17/1862
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.