1861: The Battle of Rich Mountain:
Rich Mountain Rd, Beverly, WV 26253
2500′ MSL
Located just east of Beverly, West Virginia, be sure and stop at the visitor center in the heart of town. The building dates back to 1801. The 1861 battlefield is up a mountain gravel road about 20 minutes from the visitor center.
Reading: Rebels at the Gate: Lee and McClellan on the Front Line of a Nation Divided
A great narrative on the regions military actions by RichMountain.org
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