Lee's Headquarters - Slatyfork WV
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member Don.Morfe
N 38° 25.307 W 080° 02.604
17S E 583504 N 4253047
On this knoll, General Robert E. Lee maintained headquarters from July to September, 1861, after taking command of the Confederate forces in West Virginia. His army on Valley Mountain guarded the road leading south into Virginia.
Waymark Code: WM13E8R
Location: West Virginia, United States
Date Posted: 11/21/2020
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member wayfrog
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TEXT above from State of West Virginia Historical Marker
Name of Battle:
Knoll guarded by Confederates at Slatyfork, Pocahontas County, WV


Name of War: U.S. Civil War

Date(s) of Battle (Beginning): 07/01/1861

Entrance Fee: Not Listed

Parking: Not Listed

Date of Battle (End): Not listed

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.
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