Camp Belington
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Paintedwarrior
N 39° 01.418 W 079° 56.176
17S E 592080 N 4319937
Tells about fighting that took place here during the beginning of the Civil War.
Waymark Code: WMGFD3
Location: West Virginia, United States
Date Posted: 02/26/2013
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member flyingmoose
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Camp Belington

Union troops under Brigadier General T. A. Morris, advanced from Philippi on July 7, 1861 and established a fortified camp near this site. Battle of Belington took place July 7-11. Confederates were two miles to east at Laurel Hill.
Marker Number: none

Marker Title: Camp Belington

Marker Location: On the east side of Route 250

County or Independent City: Belington, WV

Web Site: [Web Link]

Marker Program Sponsor: West Virginia Historic Commission, 1963
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