Battle of Pigeon's Roost
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Markerman62
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A marker near downtown Princeton about the Civil War battle.
Waymark Code: WMNGQM
Location: West Virginia, United States
Date Posted: 03/13/2015
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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.
Marker Number: None
Marker Title: Battle of Pigeon's Roost
Marker Location: On US 19 just north of WV 104
County or Independent City: Princeton
Web Site: [Web Link]
Marker Program Sponsor: West Virginia Department of Culture and History
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