Pack's Ferry
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member dukemartin
N 37° 36.590 W 080° 55.093
17S E 507218 N 4162529
A short Civil War battle occurred here.
Waymark Code: WMWCMW
Location: West Virginia, United States
Date Posted: 08/14/2017
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member razalas
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Pack's Ferry

During the Civil War, Pack's Ferry was a strategic river crossing for Federal troops in the area. On the morning of August 6, 1862, 900 men and 2 artillery guns of Confederate Col. G. C. Wharton's command fired on 23rd Ohio soldiers under Maj. Comly. Though the fight threatened Union control of the crossing, the Ohioans held until reinforcements neared and Wharton's men withdrew.
Marker Number: none on marker

Marker Title: Pack's Ferry

Marker Location: East of Rt 20

County or Independent City: Bellepoint, WV

Marker Program Sponsor: West Virginia Archives & History, 2016

Web Site: Not listed
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