Laurel Hill - Belington WV
Posted by: 
Don.Morfe
N 39° 00.515 W 079° 54.473
17S E 594558 N 4318296
Marker is located on County Route 15, Belington, WV
Waymark Code: WM18NGT
Location: West Virginia, United States
Date Posted: 08/30/2023
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Laurel Hill
Battle of Laurel Hill, July 8, 1861, between Confederates and McClellan's army, followed by actions at Rich Mountain and Corrick's Ford, gave Federals control of State and established communication lines to the West. Fine view from peak.
Name of Government Entity or Private Organization that built the monument: State of West Virginia
Union, Confederate or Other Monument: Union
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Related Website: [Web Link]
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Date Installed or Dedicated: Not listed
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