Camp Allegheny
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N 38° 28.545 W 079° 41.942
17S E 613481 N 4259404
Located along highway 250 near Hightown.
Waymark Code: WM4JYM
Location: West Virginia, United States
Date Posted: 09/01/2008
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Confederate forces led by Col. Edward Johnson held a fortified camp here in winter of 1861-62. Sharp attack occurred, Dec. 13, 1861, in which the Union troops under Gen. Robert Milroy were beaten off.
In December, Confederate forces under Col. Edward Johnson occupied the summit of Allegheny Mountain to defend the Staunton-Parkersburg Pike.
A Union force under Brigadier General Robert Milroy attacked Johnson on December 13. Fighting continued for much of the morning as each side maneuvered to gain the advantage.
Finally, Milroy's troops were repulsed, and he retreated to his camps near Cheat Mountain. At year's end, Edward Johnson remained at Camp Allegheny with five regiments, and Henry Heth was at Lewisburg with two regiments.
Marker Number: WV130
Marker Title: Camp Allegheny
Marker Location: US 250 (eastbound) at West Virginia/Virginia border Pocahontas County West Virginia.
County or Independent City: Pocahontas
Web Site: [Web Link]
Marker Program Sponsor: Not listed
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