McNeill's Raid / Gen Joseph Neville
N 39° 04.067 W 078° 58.150
17S E 675693 N 4326261
Tells some of the raids that Mc Neill's Rangers went on and the grave site of General Joseph Neville.
Waymark Code: WMEGWK
Location: West Virginia, United States
Date Posted: 05/29/2012
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Mc Neill's Raid
Here, 1865, McNeill's Rangers under Lieut. Jesse C. McNeill started raid on Cumberland where thay captured Generals Kelly and Crook of the Union Army. The Rangers, organized by Capt. John Hanson McNeill, performed many daring deeds.
Gen. Joseph Neville
Near here, grave of Gen. Joseph Neville; office in Revolution; member of conventions of 1775 and 1776. With Alexander McLean of Pennsylvania, he completed survey of the Mason and Dixon Line in 1782. His son, Joseph, was a general in War of 1812.
Marker Number: none
Marker Title: McNeill's Raid
Marker Location: West of Route 220
County or Independent City: Moorefield
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