Confederate Cemetery
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West Virginia Highway Marker "Confederate Cemetery"
Waymark Code: WM8GN2
Location: West Virginia, United States
Date Posted: 03/30/2010
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Near this point, in a mass grave, lie the remains of 39 Confederate soldiers from the 6th, 7th, 11th and 12th Virginia cavalry units--part of the force led by Gen. W. E. Jones. Attacked Fairmont April 29, 1863, after raids at Kingwood and Morgantown. The rebels routed the small Union forces, destroyed four railroad bridges, stole horses and cattle, and looted stores in town.
Marker Number: N/A
Marker Title: Confederate Cemetery
Marker Location: Merchant Street, Fairmont, WV
County or Independent City: Marion County
Web Site: [Web Link]
Marker Program Sponsor: Not listed
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