First Land Battle
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member deano1943
N 39° 09.579 W 080° 02.803
17S E 582361 N 4334926
Historical Marker, First Land Battle is located along Route's 119 and 250 in Philippi.
Waymark Code: WM212Q
Location: West Virginia, United States
Date Posted: 08/18/2007
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member tiki-4
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Historical Marker reads as follows:
First land battle between the North and South here, June 3, 1861. Confederates under Col. Porterfield were dislodged by Federal troops from Gen. McClellan's army under Col. Kelley. The old covered bridge here was used by both armies.
Marker Title: First Land Battle

Marker Location: Route's 119 and 250 at Philippi, Dumont Park

County or Independent City: Barbour County

Marker Number: Not listed

Web Site: Not listed

Marker Program Sponsor: Not listed
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