Berkeley Cumberland Springs 36 Potomac R Paw Paw 522 28 Cacapon R

220 Fort Ashby 9

42 45 46 29 41 Keyser 43 Little Cacapon R Castle 38 Jennings 28 10 Rock Randolph MINERAL 19 81 Lake 20 Slanesville thru 12 18 Ice Mountain 127 42 Burlington 9 Romney 8 29 Fort Edwards 46 21 220 50 22 Capon 50 N Br Potomac R 11 Bridge 522 24 50 44 Augusta 50 93 28 Patterson Cr 259 Fairfax Stone 42 Purgitsville 50 State Monument S Br Potomac R 90 Scherr 6 Delray KnobleyGreenland Rd. HAMPSHIRECR 7 5 Gap 93 Yellow Mt Storm 220 Spring Lake Medley 48 CR 6 North R Lahmansville 23 The Trough Maysville Old 50 Fields Cacapon R Stormy 259 Winchester Res Patterson Creek Rd. 29 42 31 55 thru FR 75 24 28 Baker Fisher 55 Wardensville 81 Moorefield Lost River 29 Sinks Red Creek GRANT Rec. Area Petersburg 2 259 FR 75 1 7 4 HARDY 66 3 55 Lost R FR 19 Strasburg

7 Lost CR 28-11 River 32 Campground 28 81 South Mill Lake Lost Lost River 220 City 55 N 30 Yokums 55 Smoke Hole Caverns Campground Lost River Smoke Hole Mathias Rec. Area State Park Contacts & Events

Gandy Cr 33 Seneca S Fk S Br Potomac R Rocks South Mill Creek Rd. Riverton Spruce Knob 34 Seneca 4861 33 Caverns WEST VIRGINIA Grant County CVB Hampshire County (cont.) Mineral County CVB (Highest Point 126 South Main Street EVENTS 40 ½ Main Street in State) Reed's Creek Camp Run Petersburg, WV 26847 Keyser, WV 26726 Trout Hatchery Confederate Memorial Day FR 112 Upper Tract Rec. Area Briery Gap Rd 33 304-257-9266 First Saturday in June 304-788-2513 Spruce Knob Fax: 304-257-9268 Fax: 304-788-3887 Buckhorn Hampshire Heritage Fest Lake Circleville 33 Trout Farm 259 [email protected] 1st Weekend after Labor Days [email protected] Fort Seybert grantcountywva.com visitmineral.com Cherry 38 37 Capon Bridge Founders Day Grove 36 EVENTS Via Ferrata Franklin Last Weekend in September Nelson Rocks Civil War Train Rides - April Pendleton County CVB 28 Brandywine Fort Mulligan Day Festival May 40 - Hardy County CVB 600 North Main Street 35 Grant County Heritage Days - September Franklin, WV 26807 39 To I81 122 North Main St. PENDLETON 304-358-3884 Hampshire County CVB Moorefield, WV 26836 Fax: 304-358-3884 91 South High Street 304-897-8700 [email protected] Romney, WV 26757 [email protected] visitpendleton.com 304-822-7477 visithardy.com EVENTS 220 33 [email protected] EVENTS Confederate Reunion: August S Br Potomac R cometohampshire.com Heritage Weekend - Last Weekend in Sept. FishCreek 304.642.2351

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creation of the new state in 1863. 1863. in state new the of creation Railroad from Virginia through present-day West Virginia. Taking Taking Virginia. West present-day through Virginia from Railroad

and John D. Imboden began a raid on the Baltimore and Ohio Ohio and Baltimore the on raid a began Imboden D. John and

to be a target of Confederate raids, even after the the after even raids, Confederate of target a be to . Ben-Hur

historical novel, novel, historical 10 Bloomery Gap 17 Sheetz Gunsmith

On April 20, 1863, Confederate Gens. William E. “Grumble” Jones Jones “Grumble” E. William Gens. Confederate 1863, 20, April On Confederates from Romney. Wallace is best remembered for his his for remembered best is Wallace Romney. from Confederates

After Lee’s departure, western Virginia continued continued Virginia western departure, Lee’s After Trails Sign on Route 127, Bloomery Baptist cemetery. 11.8 Miles Trails Sign 5.3 Miles North on Jersey Mt. Rd. from Rte 50. Right

Presbyterian Church Presbyterian

Dale and a couple of pieces of artillery. Wallace dislodged the the dislodged Wallace artillery. of pieces of couple a and Dale from US 50 & 29 North. Confederates occupying the Gap in early turn onto Largent Lane to Stop Sign. Left then go .3 mile. Civil

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Battle of Greenland Gap at the Historic Historic the at Gap Greenland of Battle government as a result of the Wheeling Convention. Convention. Wheeling the of result a as government

Potomac River at a gallop, they came under fire from Sycamore Sycamore from fire under came they gallop, a at River Potomac 1862 threatened the B&O Railroad and Union operations near the War Gunsmith Jacob Sheetz converted locally owned flintlock

troops crossed the covered bridge over the South Branch of the the of Branch South the over bridge covered the crossed troops Hardy County

northwestern counties of Virginia to form their own own their form to Virginia of counties northwestern Potomac River. In mid-February, a Federal force under Brigadier rifles to percussion for use by the Confederate Army.

(later of Monocacy fame) marched toward town. As the Hoosier Hoosier the As town. toward marched fame) Monocacy of (later General Frederick Lander attacked the Confederate position,

E. Lee. This essentially freed Unionists in the the in Unionists freed essentially This Lee. E.

Romney in June 1861, Union troops under Col. Lew Wallace Wallace Lew Col. under troops Union 1861, June in Romney

Welton Park Rt. 220 N at Petersburg Gap Bridge Gap Petersburg at N 220 Rt. Park Welton scattering the troops and capturing sixty-seven. The Confederates 18 Romney City Hall Battle of Moorefield West of the bridge. Learning that Confederates were occupying occupying were Confederates that Learning bridge. the of West 23 from Fort Mulligan’s 23rd Illinois. 23rd Mulligan’s Fort from

drove off Confederate troops under General Robert Robert General under troops Confederate off drove soon reoccupied the Gap. Trails Sign in front of City Hall, 340 East Main Street, Romney.

Trail sign west of Romney on south side of Main Street (US 50). 50). (US Street Main of side south on Romney of west sign Trail Trails sign located at 5196 US Route 220, Old Fields WV 26845

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to climb a tree above the high rocks and report any troop movem troop any report and rocks high the above tree a climb to Romney changed hands 56 times during the Civil War, although it

Union troops under General George McClellan McClellan George General under troops Union

9 Union troopers under Gen. William W. Averell surprised, attacked Engagement at Romney at Engagement

the mountain east of Petersburg Gap and Private Hill was ordered ordered was Hill Private and Gap Petersburg of east mountain the 11 Captain George Stump’s House was occupied less than 10 times. and routed Confederate cavalry under Gen. Bradley T. Johnson Confederate Captain A.S. Scott and his company were ordered to to ordered were company his and Scott A.S. Captain Confederate

and added to the Union. In the summer of 1861, 1861, of summer the In Union. the to added and Trails Sign one mile south on County Route 8, just off Rte 50.

the position in 1863. in position the camped here Aug. 7, 1864.

by Pvt. William B. Hill of the 18th Virginia Confederate Cavalry. Cavalry. Confederate Virginia 18th the of Hill B. William Pvt. by 19 Camp Washington West Virginia was formed out of western Virginia Virginia western of out formed was Virginia West Hickory Grove was the home of Capt. George W. Stump, known

the approaches to Romney. Union Col. Jacob Campbell fortified fortified Campbell Jacob Col. Union Romney. to approaches the

In September of 1863, a skirmish at Petersburg Gap was reported reported was Gap Petersburg at skirmish a 1863, of September In as “Stump’s Battery” because he was always heavily armed. He Trails Sign. From Rte 50, take 28 North 6.6 Miles. Washington Battle of Moorefield (Running for the Hills)

nd nd (now Route 50). Confederates earlier used this position to defe to position this used earlier Confederates 50). Route (now 24

4 Battle at Petersburg Gap Petersburg at Battle

The only US State born from the Civil War conflict, conflict, War Civil the from born State US only The rode with the Confederate McNeill’s Partisan Rangers and Gen. Bottom Farm was used throughout the war by both armies as an well-preserved trenches commanding the Northwestern Turnpike Turnpike Northwestern the commanding trenches well-preserved Trails sign located at 149 Hyde St, Moorefield. Johnson’s troops

John Imboden during the war, finally meeting his end when he ran encampment. Companies of cavalry camped in the yard, which ough ough

2 miles west of Romney on US 50. Interpreted trail winds thr winds trail Interpreted 50. US on Romney of west miles 2 were pushed back to this area where more Confederates under

afoul of Union troops in February 1865. they dubbed “Camp Washington.” The Washington family hid

8 Gen. John McCausland were camped. The two Southern units Fort Mill Ridge Mill Fort

Rt. 220 S South Side Depot Side South S 220 Rt. Confederate soldiers in the house. Early in summer 1861, General tried to form a defensive line but they were outgunned and flanked

Rangers under Lt. Bernard J. Dolan. J. Bernard Lt. under Rangers 12 Civil War Museum Turner Ashby and his command occupied a position on the South by the Union troopers. The Confederates were forced to run for clashed with a detachment of Confederate Capt. John H. McNeill’s McNeill’s H. John Capt. Confederate of detachment a with clashed Hardy County

91 S High St, Romney. Taggart Hall Civil War Museum has a Branch Potomac River. the hills. During the battle the Southern cavalry lost four cannon, 1864, a mixed command that included men from several companies companies several from men included that command mixed a 1864,

Hampshire County Hampshire small collection of maps and other items from the War. 400 men and hundreds of hard-to-replace horses. Confederate incursions. Near here on Johnson Run on June 19, 19, June on Run Johnson on here Near incursions. Confederate 20 Wire Bridge (John Blue Bridge)

patrolled Hardy County (now Grant County) to defend it against against it defend to County) Grant (now County Hardy patrolled 13 Davis History House Trails Sign North on Route 28, 6 Miles. Wire Bridge permitted 25 McMechan House

During the Civil War, loyal Unionist home guard companies companies guard home Unionist loyal War, Civil the During 153 W. Main Street, Romney. The Davis House was home to the the crossing of troops. On October 24, Federal Ohio and Virginia Trails sign located at 109 N. Main St, Moorefield. This house was

3 Johnson Run Raid Run Johnson Davis family which sent two sons to fight for the Confederacy and infantry attacked through Mechanicsburg Gap. On October 26, constructed about 1853 for merchant Samuel A. McMechen, a one for the Union. Now a museum, it features Civil War artifacts the Confederate defenders fled. There was a skirmish at Wire Confederate sympathizer who entertained Confederate officers at and period furnishings. Bridge as part of this assault. It was because of this Federal his house when they controlled Moorefield. McMechan fled when

203 Virginia Ave. on Rt. 220 South 220 Rt. on Ave. Virginia 203 success that Col. Benjamin Kelley issued his “Address to the Union forces occupied the town and Union Gen. John C. Frémont

Rt 28/55 on the hill in Petersburg in hill the on 28/55 Rt

than Grant County (1866) County Grant than People of Hampshire County and the Upper Potomac”. The Wire

14 Confederate Memorial made his headquarters in the house in May 1862. McNeill’s Rangers. McNeill’s

Hermitage is older than the State of West Virginia (1863) and older older and (1863) Virginia West of State the than older is Hermitage Suspension bridge has been replaced by a wooden truss bridge.

Located in Indian Mound Cemetery, Romney. Cavalry are buried here, as well as Lt. Isaac S. Welton, one of of one Welton, S. Isaac Lt. as well as here, buried are Cavalry

Petersburg and were stationed west of this site at Fort Mulligan. The The Mulligan. Fort at site this of west stationed were and Petersburg After the Civil War on Sept. 26, 1867, Hampshire’s citizens 26 Moorefield Presbyterian Church Numerous Confederate soldiers who served in the 18th Virginia Virginia 18th the in served who soldiers Confederate Numerous

During the Civil War it was seized by Federal Troops who occupied occupied who Troops Federal by seized was it War Civil the During 21 Hampshire County Courthouse.

dedicated what was perhaps the firstConfederate Memorial in Sign located at 109 South Main St., Moorefield. The leader of this

The Hermitage Inn was the home of Dr. Jacob Kenny Chambers. Chambers. Kenny Jacob Dr. of home the was Inn Hermitage The

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Maple Hill Cemetery Hill Maple the United States in Indian Mound Cemetery, brought to Romney Trails Sign on the corner of US 50 & 28N (Main St. & High St.) church, Rev. William Wilson, and his congregation were strong

2 The Hermitage Inn Hermitage The in pieces and in secrecy. The inscription on the monument: “The The Courthouse was occupied numerous times by troops during Confederate sympathizers. Wilson left town in 1862 to become a

Daughters of Old Hampshire erect this tribute of affection to her the Civil War. The structure was abused by soldiers seeking refuge chaplain in the Confederate army. During the war, both sides used

3/4 and Patterson Creek County Road 5 Road County Creek Patterson and 3/4 heroic Sons, who fell in defense of Southern Rights.” from the elements. Court business stopped for four years. the church as a hospital. Union soldiers stabled their horses inside 1/4 Mile N of the junction of Morgantown West County Road Road County West Morgantown of junction the of N Mile 1/4

Rt. 28/55, Petersburg City Limits City Petersburg 28/55, Rt. and burned pews as firewood. Andersonville, Georgia. he would become known as “Red Cap” “Red as known become would he Georgia. Andersonville,

from Ohio, Pennsylvania and western Virginia. western and Pennsylvania Ohio, from Battle of Blue’s Gap

15 Boxwood Residence (c. 1850) 22 Powell, would live to write about their incarceration at at incarceration their about write to live would Powell, nd more more nd

Mulligan, from Illinois, along with his 23rd Illinois troops a troops Illinois 23rd his with along Illinois, from Mulligan, 287 East Main Street, Romney. Boxwood was used as a hospital WV Marker US 50 East of Romney, 13.7 miles, .7 miles west 27 Cemetery Hill breath that they would breathe. A little drummer boy, Ransom Ransom boy, drummer little A breathe. would they that breath

1861. The fort, itself, was built by Union Colonel James A. A. James Colonel Union by built was itself, fort, The 1861. during the war. It is said that each of the 56 changes between the of 29 South. When Union General Benjamin Kelley learned of Sign located at 192 Olivet Drive, Moorefield. Fighting erupted West Virginia, this obscure location would mark the last free free last the mark would location obscure this Virginia, West

the hill and surrounding area beginning at least as early as August, August, as early as least at beginning area surrounding and hill the Northern and Southern armies took place under the great elm tree Confederate General Stonewall Jackson’s plans to destroy the among the tombstones Sept. 10, 1863, when Union troops camped Fort Mulligan and Burlington. For most of Company 1, 10th 10th 1, Company of most For Burlington. and Mulligan Fort

During the Civil War, both Federal or Confederate troops occupied occupied troops Confederate or Federal both War, Civil the During in the front yard. Chesapeake and Ohio Canal opposite Hancock, Maryland, he here were surprised by a variety of Confederate troopers. The

Jarboe’s Blockhouse served as a remote Union outpost between between outpost Union remote a as served Blockhouse Jarboe’s

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Fort Mulligan, Earthen Fort Earthen Mulligan, Fort met the rebels at Blue’s Gap. Blue’s Gap is in Hampshire County Union position was soon overrun. The Confederates captured 160 6

Jarboe’s Blockhouse Jarboe’s 16 Liberty Hall Residence (1858) about 13 miles southeast of Romney. The site of the battle is also soldiers plus wagons, horses, guns and ammunition. Trails Sign at 276 W. Main Street, Romney. Traditionally referred known as Hanging Rock. It was an important region during the

Grant County Grant to as Thomas “Stonewall” Jackson’s headquarters, the house Civil War because the Northwestern Turnpike, which is now U.S. 28 Mill Island Intersection of Rt. 42 & 93 at Scherr at 93 & 42 Rt. of Intersection Route 50, passed through Blues Gap. and grounds were used by both Union and Confederate troops at Sign located at 257 Mill Island Road, Moorefield. This mansion

oil. various times during the Civil War. It was built in 1858 by John was built about 1840 for Felix Seymour and his wife. During the

more than 20 railroad bridges, 2 trains, and 150,000 barrels of barrels 150,000 and trains, 2 bridges, railroad 20 than more B. White, clerk of the circuit and superior court in Hampshire war the home was used as a Confederate hospital. The prosperous

1,200 horses and 4,000 cattle, and burned 4 turnpike bridges, bridges, turnpike 4 burned and cattle, 4,000 and horses 1,200 County, who fled to Richmond to escape arrest and served in the 1,500-acre farm suffered the loss of crops and livestock to both about seized Federals, 700 captured engagements, several fought

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creation of the new state in 1863. 1863. in state new the of creation

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and John D. Imboden began a raid on the Baltimore and Ohio Ohio and Baltimore the on raid a began Imboden D. John and

to be a target of Confederate raids, even after the the after even raids, Confederate of target a be to . Ben-Hur novel, historical

and John D. Imboden began a raid on the Baltimore and Ohio Ohio and Baltimore the on raid a began Imboden D. John and

and John D. Imboden began a raid on the Baltimore and Ohio Ohio and Baltimore the on raid a began Imboden D. John and the military leaving the premises and did just that, preventing

WEST the after even VIRGINIAraids, Confederate of target a be to to be a target of Confederate raids, even after the the after even raids, Confederate of target a be to . Ben-Hur

historical novel, novel, historical Bloomery Gap Sheetz Gunsmith . Ben-Hur

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On April 20, 1863, Confederate Gens. William E. “Grumble” Jones Jones “Grumble” E. William Gens. Confederate 1863, 20, April On 10 Bloomery Gap 10 Fremont’s Bloomery Camp Gap 17 Sheetz Gunsmith

Confederates from Romney. Wallace is best remembered for his his for remembered best is Wallace Romney. from Confederates 29 On April 20, 1863, Confederate Gens. William E. “Grumble” Jones Jones “Grumble” E. William Gens. Confederate 1863, 20, April On

On April 20, 1863, Confederate Gens. William E. “Grumble” Jones Jones “Grumble” E. William Gens. Confederate 1863, 20, April On further “unauthorized” use.

Confederates from Romney. Wallace is best remembered for his his for remembered best is Wallace Romney. from Confederates

After Lee’s departure, western Virginia continued continued Virginia western departure, Lee’s After

Confederates from Romney. Wallace is best remembered for his his for remembered best is Wallace Romney. from Confederates Trails Sign on Route 127, Bloomery Baptist cemetery. 11.8 Miles Trails Sign 5.3 Miles North on Jersey Mt. Rd. from Rte 50. Right

After Lee’s departure, western Virginia continued continued Virginia western departure, Lee’s After After Lee’s departure, western Virginia continued continued Virginia western departure, Lee’s After Presbyterian Church Presbyterian

Dale and a couple of pieces of artillery. Wallace dislodged the the dislodged Wallace artillery. of pieces of couple a and Dale Trails Sign on Route 127, Bloomery Baptist cemetery. 11.8 Miles SignTrails located Sign aton 8790 Route State 127, Road Bloomery 55, Moorefield Baptist cemetery. 11.8 Miles Trails Sign 5.3 Miles North on Jersey Mt. Rd. from Rte 50. Right

Presbyterian Church Presbyterian Presbyterian Church Presbyterian Dale and a couple of pieces of artillery. Wallace dislodged the the dislodged Wallace artillery. of pieces of couple a and Dale

Dale and a couple of pieces of artillery. Wallace dislodged the the dislodged Wallace artillery. of pieces of couple a and Dale from US 50 & 29 North. Confederates occupying the Gap in early turn onto Largent Lane to Stop Sign. Left then go .3 mile. Civil

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Battle of Greenland Gap at the Historic Historic the at Gap Greenland of Battle

government as a result of the Wheeling Convention. Convention. Wheeling the of result a as government

Potomac River at a gallop, they came under fire from Sycamore Sycamore from fire under came they gallop, a at River Potomac from US 50 & 29 North. Confederates occupying the Gap in early Unionfrom Gen.US 50 John & 29 C. North. Fremont Confederates and his 20,000-man occupying army the Gaparrived in early turn onto Largent Lane to Stop Sign. Left then go .3 mile. Civil

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5 Battle of Greenland Gap at the Historic Historic the at Gap Greenland of Battle government as a result of the Wheeling Convention. Convention. Wheeling the of result a as government Battle of Greenland Gap at the Historic Historic the at Gap Greenland of Battle government as a result of the Wheeling Convention. Convention. Wheeling the of result a as government Potomac River at a gallop, they came under fire from Sycamore Sycamore from fire under came they gallop, a at River Potomac

Potomac River at a gallop, they came under fire from Sycamore Sycamore from fire under came they gallop, a at River Potomac 1862 threatened the B&O Railroad and Union operations near the War Gunsmith Jacob Sheetz converted locally owned flintlock 34 “Battle” of Riverton

troops crossed the covered bridge over the South Branch of the the of Branch South the over bridge covered the crossed troops 1862 threatened the B&O Railroad and Union operations near the and1862 Hardycamped threatened here May the B&O 28, 1862. RailroadCounty Fremont and Unionhad been operations defeated near by the War Gunsmith Jacob Sheetz converted locally owned flintlock

troops crossed the covered bridge over the South Branch of the the of Branch South the over bridge covered the crossed troops

northwestern counties of Virginia to form their own own their form to Virginia of counties northwestern

troops crossed the covered bridge over the South Branch of the the of Branch South the over bridge covered the crossed troops Hardy County Potomac River. In mid-February, a Federal force under Brigadier rifles to percussion for use by the Confederate Army.

northwestern counties of Virginia to form their own own their form to Virginia of counties northwestern

northwestern counties of Virginia to form their own own their form to Virginia of counties northwestern the first union raid into Pendleton County. The battle occurred

(later of Monocacy fame) marched toward town. As the Hoosier Hoosier the As town. toward marched fame) Monocacy of (later Potomac River. In mid-February, a Federal force under Brigadier Potomac River. In mid-February, a Federal force under Brigadier rifles to percussion for use by the Confederate Army. Mineral County Confederate Gen. Stonewall Jackson at the Battle of McDowell

(later of Monocacy fame) marched toward town. As the Hoosier Hoosier the As town. toward marched fame) Monocacy of (later

(later of Monocacy fame) marched toward town. As the Hoosier Hoosier the As town. toward marched fame) Monocacy of (later General Frederick Lander attacked the Confederate position, on March 2, 1862. Union forces rallied and were able to push the E. Lee. This essentially freed Unionists in the the in Unionists freed essentially This Lee. E.

Romney in June 1861, Union troops under Col. Lew Wallace Wallace Lew Col. under troops Union 1861, June in Romney General FrederickHILLS Lander attacked the ConfederateOF position, General Frederick Lander attacked the Confederate position,

earlier in the month. While here, President Abraham Lincoln

Welton Park Rt. 220 N at Petersburg Gap Bridge Gap Petersburg at N 220 Rt. Park Welton

E. Lee. This essentially freed Unionists in the the in Unionists freed essentially This Lee. E.

E. Lee. This essentially freed Unionists in the the in Unionists freed essentially This Lee. E. Romney in June 1861, Union troops under Col. Lew Wallace Wallace Lew Col. under troops Union 1861, June in Romney

Romney in June 1861, Union troops under Col. Lew Wallace Wallace Lew Col. under troops Union 1861, June in Romney scattering the troops and capturing sixty-seven. The Confederates 18 Romney City Hall Welton Park Rt. 220 N at Petersburg Gap Bridge Gap Petersburg at N 220 Rt. Park Welton

Welton Park Rt. 220 N at Petersburg Gap Bridge Gap Petersburg at N 220 Rt. Park Welton Battle of Moorefield ConfederatesRomney from the City field. Hall Perry Bland and Thomas Powers

West of the bridge. Learning that Confederates were occupying occupying were Confederates that Learning bridge. the of West scattering the troops and capturing sixty-seven. The Confederates urgedscattering23 Fremont the totroops return and to capturingthe Valley sixty-seven. to help defeat The Jackson. Confederates Rain 18

from Fort Mulligan’s 23rd Illinois. 23rd Mulligan’s Fort from Battle of Moorefield

West of the bridge. Learning that Confederates were occupying occupying were Confederates that Learning bridge. the of West 23

drove off Confederate troops under General Robert Robert General under troops Confederate off drove

West of the bridge. Learning that Confederates were occupying occupying were Confederates that Learning bridge. the of West soon reoccupied the Gap. from Fort Mulligan’s 23rd Illinois. 23rd Mulligan’s Fort from

from Fort Mulligan’s 23rd Illinois. 23rd Mulligan’s Fort from Trails Sign in front of City Hall, 340 East Main Street, Romney. Fort Fuller drove off Confederate troops under General Robert Robert General under troops Confederate off drove 41

drove off Confederate troops under General Robert Robert General under troops Confederate off drove were killed in the battle.

Trail sign west of Romney on south side of Main Street (US 50). 50). (US Street Main of side south on Romney of west sign Trail soon reoccupied the Gap. andTrailssoon road reoccupiedsign conditions located the atslowed Gap.5196 theUS FederalsRoute 220, as theyOld Fieldsbroke campWV 26845 here Trails Sign in front of City Hall, 340 East Main Street, Romney.

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Trail sign west of Romney on south side of Main Street (US 50). 50). (US Street Main of side south on Romney of west sign Trail

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ent ent movem troop any report and rocks high the above tree a climb to

ent ent to climb a tree above the high rocks and report any troop movem troop any report and rocks high the above tree a climb to Romney changed hands 56 times during the Civil War, although it

Union troops under General George McClellan McClellan George General under troops Union Fort Fuller, a strong Federal fort during the war in Keyser was

9 twoUnion days troopers later to underreturn Gen.to the William Valley. W. Averell surprised, attacked Romney changed hands 56 times during the Civil War, although it Engagement at Romney at Engagement the mountain east of Petersburg Gap and Private Hill was ordered ordered was Hill Private and Gap Petersburg of east mountain the

Union troops under General George McClellan McClellan George General under troops Union

Union troops under General George McClellan McClellan George General under troops Union

9 Union troopers under Gen. William W. Averell surprised, attacked 9 Engagement at Romney at Engagement Engagement at Romney at Engagement

the mountain east of Petersburg Gap and Private Hill was ordered ordered was Hill Private and Gap Petersburg of east mountain the

the mountain east of Petersburg Gap and Private Hill was ordered ordered was Hill Private and Gap Petersburg of east mountain the 11 Captain George Stump’s House wasBLUE occupied less than 10 times.& GREY a supply point and battleground for both sides. Between 1861

and routed Confederate cavalry under Gen. Bradley T. Johnson was occupied less than 10 times.

Confederate Captain A.S. Scott and his company were ordered to to ordered were company his and Scott A.S. Captain Confederate 11 Captain George Stump’s House 11 Captain George Stump’s House 35 Last Union Raid/ Phoebe Warner Story

and added to the Union. In the summer of 1861, 1861, of summer the In Union. the to added and and routed Confederate cavalry under Gen. Bradley T. Johnson

Confederate Captain A.S. Scott and his company were ordered to to ordered were company his and Scott A.S. Captain Confederate Confederate Captain A.S. Scott and his company were ordered to to ordered were company his and Scott A.S. Captain Confederate

and added to the Union. In the summer of 1861, 1861, of summer the In Union. the to added and

Trails Sign one1861, mileof south onsummer Countythe In RouteUnion. 8, justthe to off Rte 50.added and Mathias Homestead and 1865 the town was captured and recaptured 14 times. When

the position in 1863. in position the 30camped here Aug. 7, 1864.

by Pvt. William B. Hill of the 18th Virginia Confederate Cavalry. Cavalry. Confederate Virginia 18th the of Hill B. William Pvt. by Trails Sign one mile south on County Route 8, just off Rte 50. Trails Sign one mile south on County Route 8, just off Rte 50. The Last Union battle was fought below Franklin and involves the position in 1863. in position the camped here Aug. 7, 1864. the position in 1863. in position the

by Pvt. William B. Hill of the 18th Virginia Confederate Cavalry. Cavalry. Confederate Virginia 18th the of Hill B. William Pvt. by Camp Washington

by Pvt. William B. Hill of the 18th Virginia Confederate Cavalry. Cavalry. Confederate Virginia 18th the of Hill B. William Pvt. by 19

West Virginia was formed out of western Virginia Virginia western of out formed was Virginia West Hickory Grove was the home of Capt. George W. Stump, known Camp Washington Confederates finally lost control they destroyed it.

the approaches to Romney. Union Col. Jacob Campbell fortified fortified Campbell Jacob Col. Union Romney. to approaches the Trails sign located at 195 Howards Lick Road, Mathias.After 19

In September of 1863, a skirmish at Petersburg Gap was reported reported was Gap Petersburg at skirmish a 1863, of September In

West Virginia was formed out of western Virginia Virginia western of out formed was Virginia West the brave journey of two young female messengers.

West Virginia was formed out of western Virginia Virginia western of out formed was Virginia West Hickory Grove was the home of Capt. George W. Stump, known Hickory Grove was the home of Capt. George W. Stump, known

the approaches to Romney. Union Col. Jacob Campbell fortified fortified Campbell Jacob Col. Union Romney. to approaches the the approaches to Romney. Union Col. Jacob Campbell fortified fortified Campbell Jacob Col. Union Romney. to approaches the

In September of 1863, a skirmish at Petersburg Gap was reported reported was Gap Petersburg at skirmish a 1863, of September In

In September of 1863, a skirmish at Petersburg Gap was reported reported was Gap Petersburg at skirmish a 1863, of September In as “Stump’s Battery” because he was always heavily armed. He Trails Sign. From Rte 50, take 28 North 6.6 Miles. Washington Battle of Moorefield (Running for the Hills)

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(now Route 50). Confederates earlier used this position to defe to position this used earlier Confederates 50). Route (now John24 T. Mathias enlisted in the Confederate army his family Trails Sign. From Rte 50, take 28 North 6.6 Miles. Washington

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nd nd (now Route 50). Confederates earlier used this position to defe to position this used earlier Confederates 50). Route (now 24

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4 4 Battle at Petersburg Gap Petersburg at Battle Bottom Farmconflict, was War used throughoutCivil the thefrom warborn by bothState armiesUS asonly an The Battle at Petersburg Gap Petersburg at Battle

rode with theconflict, ConfederateWar Civil McNeill’sthe from Partisanborn RangersState US and Gen.only The

well-preserved trenches commanding the Northwestern Turnpike Turnpike Northwestern the commanding trenches well-preserved rode with the Confederate McNeill’s Partisan Rangers and Gen. facedTrailsrode tough with sign thetimeslocated Confederate here at 149 during Hyde McNeill’s the St, war. Moorefield. PartisanBoth Confederate Rangers Johnson’s and and troops Gen. Bottom Farm was used throughout the war by both armies as an 21st Bridge well-preserved trenches commanding the Northwestern Turnpike Turnpike Northwestern the commanding trenches well-preserved 42 well-preserved trenches commanding the Northwestern Turnpike Turnpike Northwestern the commanding trenches well-preserved Trails sign located at 149 Hyde St, Moorefield. Johnson’s troops

John Imboden during the war, finally meeting his end when he ran encampment. Companies of cavalry camped in the yard, which 36 Ambrose Meadows ough ough

2 miles west of Romney on US 50. Interpreted trail winds thr winds trail Interpreted 50. US on Romney of west miles 2 John Imboden during the war, finally meeting his end when he ran UnionwereJohn pushedtroopsImboden periodically back during to this the sweptarea war, where finallythrough more heremeeting Confederates taking his endproduce whenunder a ndhe ran encampment. Companies of cavalry camped in the yard, which st ough ough thr winds trail Interpreted 50. US on Romney of west miles 2 ough ough

2 miles west of Romney on US 50. Interpreted trail winds thr winds trail Interpreted 50. US on Romney of west miles 2 were pushed back to this area where more Confederates under

afoul of Union troops in February 1865. they dubbed “Camp Washington.” The Washington family hid At this site on May 10th, 1862, following the battle of On June 19, 1861 the 21 Bridge in New Creek (now Keyser),

8 livestock.Gen. John McCausland were camped. The two Southern units they dubbed “Camp Washington.” The Washington family hid

Fort Mill Ridge Mill Fort

Rt. 220 S South Side Depot Side South S 220 Rt. afoul of Union troops in February 1865. afoul of Union troops in February 1865.

8 McDowell, union soldiers murdered Rev. Abrose Meadows. A WestGen. Virginia John McCausland was burned. were On thecamped. North TheBranch two ofSouthern the Potomac units 8 Fort Mill Ridge Mill Fort

Fort Mill Ridge Mill Fort Rt. 220 S South Side Depot Side South S 220 Rt.

Rt. 220 S South Side Depot Side South S 220 Rt. Confederate soldiers in the house. Early in summer 1861, General tried to form a defensive line but they were outgunned and flanked Confederate soldiers in the house. Early in summer 1861, General

Rangers under Lt. Bernard J. Dolan. J. Bernard Lt. under Rangers mill and the Meadows home were burned, his wife and three River,tried theto form bridge a defensive is located line1 and but 1/2 they miles were east outgunned of New Creek. and fla nked Rangers under Lt. Bernard J. Dolan. J. Bernard Lt. under Rangers

Rangers under Lt. Bernard J. Dolan. J. Bernard Lt. under Rangers 12 Civil War Museum Turner Ashby and his command occupied a position on the South by31 the WardensvilleUnion troopers. The Confederates were forced to run for Turner Ashby and his command occupied a position on the South

clashed with a detachment of Confederate Capt. John H. McNeill’s McNeill’s H. John Capt. Confederate of detachment a with clashed 12 Civil War Museum 12 Civil War Museum children left homeless. by the Union troopers. The Confederates were forced to run for clashed with a detachment of Confederate Capt. John H. McNeill’s McNeill’s H. John Capt. Confederate of detachment a with clashed clashed with a detachment of Confederate Capt. John H. McNeill’s McNeill’s H. John Capt. Confederate of detachment a with clashed Branch Potomac River.

91 S High St, Romney. Taggart Hall Civil War Museum has a Trailsthe hills. sign During located the at 301battle E Mainthe Southern St, Wardensville. cavalry lost This four busy cannon, Branch Potomac River.

1864, a mixed command that included men from several companies companies several from men included that command mixed a 1864, 91 S High St, Romney. Taggart Hall Civil War Museum has a 91 S High St, Romney. Taggart Hall Civil War Museum has a the hills. During the battle the Southern cavalry lost four cannon, Hampshire County Hampshire companies several from men included that command mixed a 1864, 1864, a mixed command that included men from several companies companies several from men included that command mixed a 1864,

Hampshire County Hampshire

Hampshire County Hampshire small collection of maps and other items from the War. crossroads400 men andtown hundreds saw lots of of hard-to-replace action during the horses. war. Union Gen. 43 Averell Raid

Confederate incursions. Near here on Johnson Run on June 19, 19, June on Run Johnson on here Near incursions. Confederate small collection of maps and other items from the War. small collection of maps and other items from the War. Mt. Hiser Cemetery 400 men and hundreds of hard-to-replace horses. Confederate incursions. Near here on Johnson Run on June 19, 19, June on Run Johnson on here Near incursions. Confederate Wire Bridge (John Blue Bridge)

Confederate incursions. Near here on Johnson Run on June 19, 19, June on Run Johnson on here Near incursions. Confederate 20 37

John C. Fremont’s 20,000 soldiers marched through here in late 20 Wire Bridge (John Blue Bridge) In 1863, General W.W. Averell launched the Federal Calvary raid patrolled Hardy County (now Grant County) to defend it against against it defend to County) Grant (now County Hardy patrolled

patrolled Hardy County (now Grant County) to defend it against against it defend to County) Grant (now County Hardy patrolled patrolled Hardy County (now Grant County) to defend it against against it defend to County) Grant (now County Hardy patrolled In 1862, as Union troops passed through Franklin on their way

13 Davis History House Trails Sign North on Route 28, 6 Miles. Wire Bridge permitted May25 1862 McMechan on their way backHouse to the Valley after their defeat at the Trails Sign North on Route 28, 6 Miles. Wire Bridge permitted to Salem, Virginia, continuing back into West Virginia. Many of

During the Civil War, loyal Unionist home guard companies companies guard home Unionist loyal War, Civil the During 13 Davis History House 13 Davis History House 25 McMechan House

During the Civil War, loyal Unionist home guard companies companies guard home Unionist loyal War, Civil the During to McDowell, they referred to it as “a dirty little Virginia town.”

During the Civil War, loyal Unionist home guard companies companies guard home Unionist loyal War, Civil the During 153 W. Main Street, Romney. The Davis House was home to the the crossing of troops. On October 24, Federal Ohio and Virginia handsTrails of sign Stonewall located Jacksonat 109 N. there. Main Other St, Moorefield. units large andThis small house was the crossing of troops. On October 24, Federal Ohio and Virginia Averell’s troopers were from West Virginia.

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Johnson Run Raid Run Johnson 153 W. Main Street, Romney. The Davis House was home to the 153 W. Main Street, Romney. The Davis House was home to the Following their defeat, 20,000 soldiers forces again fell back Trails sign located at 109 N. Main St, Moorefield. This house was

3 3 Johnson Run Raid Run Johnson infantry attacked through Mechanicsburg Gap. On October 26, Johnson Run Raid Run Johnson Davis family which sent two sons to fight for the Confederacy and foundconstructed an easy about route 1853 to Winchester for merchant and Samuelpoints south. A. McMechen, Southern a infantry attacked through Mechanicsburg Gap. On October 26, Davisthe Confederate family which defenders sent two fled. sons toThere fight was for a theskirmish Confederacy at Wire and Davis family which sent two sons to fight for the Confederacy and upon Franklin. The citizens of Franklin suffered greatly from the constructed about 1853 for merchant Samuel A. McMechen, a one for the Union. Now a museum, it features Civil War artifacts guerrillasConfederate found sympathizer friends here who but entertained were warned Confederate that harboring officers the at occupation,the Confederate losing defenders their food fled. supplies, There livestock, was a skirmish fence and at aWire few oneBridge for the as partUnion. of thisNow assault. a museum, It was it becausefeatures ofCivil this War Federal artifacts one for the Union. Now a museum, it features Civil War artifacts 44Confederate Nancy sympathizer Hanks who entertained Confederate officers at

and period furnishings. partisanshis house might when result they incontrolled the destruction Moorefield. of the town.McMechan fled when livesBridge to the as Unionpart of Army. this assault. The dead It was were because buried of on this the Federal hillside

203 Virginia Ave. on Rt. 220 South 220 Rt. on Ave. Virginia 203 and period furnishings. and period furnishings. his house when they controlled Moorefield. McMechan fled when

203 Virginia Ave. on Rt. 220 South 220 Rt. on Ave. Virginia 203

203 Virginia Ave. on Rt. 220 South 220 Rt. on Ave. Virginia 203 success that Col.a Benjamindriving Kelley issued map his “Address to the Nancy Hanks, mother of President Abraham Lincoln, was born on

Union forces occupied the town and Union Gen. John C. Frémont behindsuccess the that church, Col. Benjaminwhich was Kelley part of issued the cemetery. his “Address to the

Rt 28/55 on the hill in Petersburg in hill the on 28/55 Rt

than Grant County (1866) County Grant than Union forces occupied the town and Union Gen. John C. Frémont

Rt 28/55 on the hill in Petersburg in hill the on 28/55 Rt than Grant County (1866) County Grant than Rt 28/55 on the hill in Petersburg in hill the on 28/55 Rt than Grant County (1866) County Grant than People of Hampshire County and the Upper Potomac”. The Wire

14 Confederate Memorial 32made hisWoodlawn headquarters in the house in May 1862. People of Hampshire County and the Upper Potomac”. The Wire the Doll Farm on Mikes Run, located off of South Patterson Creek

McNeill’s Rangers. McNeill’s

Hermitage is older than the State of West Virginia (1863) and older older and (1863) Virginia West of State the than older is Hermitage 14 Confederate Memorial 14 Confederate Memorial made his headquarters in the house in May 1862. McNeill’s Rangers. McNeill’s Hermitage is older than the State of West Virginia (1863) and older older and (1863) Virginia West of State the than older is Hermitage

McNeill’s Rangers. McNeill’s Hermitage is older than the State of West Virginia (1863) and older older and (1863) Virginia West of State the than older is Hermitage Suspension bridge has been replaced by a wooden truss bridge. Road, on February 5th, 1784. A monument marks the spot of the

Located in Indian Mound Cemetery, Romney. Trails sign located at 8079 State Road 259, Lost River Suspension bridge has been replaced by a wooden truss bridge. Cavalry are buried here, as well as Lt. Isaac S. Welton, one of of one Welton, S. Isaac Lt. as well as here, buried are Cavalry

Petersburg and were stationed west of this site at Fort Mulligan. The The Mulligan. Fort at site this of west stationed were and Petersburg Located in Indian Mound Cemetery, Romney. Located in Indian Mound Cemetery, Romney. 38 McCoy House Cavalry are buried here, as well as Lt. Isaac S. Welton, one of of one Welton, S. Isaac Lt. as well as here, buried are Cavalry Petersburg and were stationed west of this site at Fort Mulligan. The The Mulligan. Fort at site this of west stationed were and Petersburg

Cavalry are buried here, as well as Lt. Isaac S. Welton, one of of one Welton, S. Isaac Lt. as well as here, buried are Cavalry Petersburg and were stationed west of this site at Fort Mulligan. The The Mulligan. Fort at site this of west stationed were and Petersburg original, one room cabin. Lincoln’s father, Thomas Lincoln,

After the Civil War on Sept. 26, 1867, Hampshire’s citizens The26 house, Moorefield still standing, wasPresbyterian the home of JamesChurch W. Wood, who Numerous Confederate soldiers who served in the 18th Virginia Virginia 18th the in served who soldiers Confederate Numerous

During the Civil War it was seized by Federal Troops who occupied occupied who Troops Federal by seized was it War Civil the During After the Civil War on Sept. 26, 1867, Hampshire’s citizens After the Civil War on Sept. 26, 1867, Hampshire’s citizens While there were no Civil War Battles fought in Pendleton 26 Moorefield Presbyterian Church Numerous Confederate soldiers who served in the 18th Virginia Virginia 18th the in served who soldiers Confederate Numerous During the Civil War it was seized by Federal Troops who occupied occupied who Troops Federal by seized was it War Civil the During Hampshire County Courthouse.

Numerous Confederate soldiers who served in the 18th Virginia Virginia 18th the in served who soldiers Confederate Numerous

During the Civil War it was seized by Federal Troops who occupied occupied who Troops Federal by seized was it War Civil the During 21 married his mother in June of 1806. A close replica of the cabin

dedicated what was perhaps the firstConfederate Memorial in grewSign up located here and at 109 was South 15 years Main old St., when Moorefield. the war began. The leader He of this 21 Hampshire County Courthouse. The Hermitage Inn was the home of Dr. Jacob Kenny Chambers. Chambers. Kenny Jacob Dr. of home the was Inn Hermitage The

7 County, the area around Franklin was valuable for both the

Maple Hill Cemetery Hill Maple dedicated what was perhaps the firstConfederate Memorial in dedicated what was perhaps the firstConfederate Memorial in Sign located at 109 South Main St., Moorefield. The leader of this

The Hermitage Inn was the home of Dr. Jacob Kenny Chambers. Chambers. Kenny Jacob Dr. of home the was Inn Hermitage The The Hermitage Inn was the home of Dr. Jacob Kenny Chambers. Chambers. Kenny Jacob Dr. of home the was Inn Hermitage The

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Maple Hill Cemetery Hill Maple Trails Sign on the corner of US 50 & 28N (Main St. & High St.) has been constructed a mere walk from the original cabin site.

Maple Hill Cemetery Hill Maple the United States in Indian Mound Cemetery, brought to Romney joinedchurch, the Rev. Confederate William Wilson,army in andJanuary his congregation 1864 and fought were at strong the UnionTrails who Sign often on the occupied corner ofthe US Tygart 50 & Valley 28N (Main to the St.West & andHigh the St.) 2

The Hermitage Inn Hermitage The the United States in Indian Mound Cemetery, brought to Romney the United States in Indian Mound Cemetery, brought to Romney church, Rev. William Wilson, and his congregation were strong

2 2 The Hermitage Inn Hermitage The The Courthouse was occupied numerous times by troops during The Hermitage Inn Hermitage The in pieces and in secrecy. The inscription on the monument: “The Wilderness,Confederate Spotsylvania sympathizers. and Wilson Cold Harbor.left town He in also 1862 served to become with a ConfederatesThe Courthouse who wascontrol occupied the Valley numerous of Virginia times toby the troops East. during As inthe pieces Civil and War. in Thesecrecy. structure The inscriptionwas abused on by the soldiers monument: seeking “The refuge in pieces and in secrecy. The inscription on the monument: “The Confederate sympathizers. Wilson left town in 1862 to become a

Daughters of Old Hampshire erect this tribute of affection to her Jubalchaplain Early’s in the Valley Confederate army. After army. the Duringwar he theserved war, three both terms sides inused a theresult Civil at various War. The times structure during was the abused war both by sidessoldiers establishe seekingd refuge Carskadon Mansion

3/4 and Patterson Creek County Road 5 Road County Creek Patterson and 3/4 Daughters of Old Hampshire erect this tribute of affection to her Daughters of Old Hampshire erect this tribute of affection to her 45chaplain in the Confederate army. During the war, both sides used

3/4 and Patterson Creek County Road 5 Road County Creek Patterson and 3/4

3/4 and Patterson Creek County Road 5 Road County Creek Patterson and 3/4 heroic Sons, who fell in defense of Southern Rights.” from the elements. Court business stopped for four years. thethe West church Virginia as a hospital. House of Union Delegates. soldiers stabled their horses inside commandfrom the postselements. in the Court area. businessIt is known stopped that both for four General years.

1/4 Mile N of the junction of Morgantown West County Road Road County West Morgantown of junction the of N Mile 1/4

Rt. 28/55, Petersburg City Limits City Petersburg 28/55, Rt. heroic Sons, who fell in defense of Southern Rights.” heroic Sons, who fell in defense of Southern Rights.” Inthe 1827, church the Carskadonas a hospital. Mansion Union soldierswas constructed stabled theirfor Thomas horses inside

1/4 Mile N of the junction of Morgantown West County Road Road County West Morgantown of junction the of N Mile 1/4 Rt. 28/55, Petersburg City Limits City Petersburg 28/55, Rt. 1/4 Mile N of the junction of Morgantown West County Road Road County West Morgantown of junction the of N Mile 1/4

These actions focused both on supplyingLimits City the Petersburg 28/55, Rt. and burned pews as firewood. Fremont and Confederate General Stonewall Jackson occupied

Andersonville, Georgia. he would become known as “Red Cap” “Red as known become would he Georgia. Andersonville,

from Ohio, Pennsylvania and western Virginia. western and Pennsylvania Ohio, from H.and Carskadon, burned pews a politician as firewood. who served as Assistant Assessor for

Andersonville, Georgia. he would become known as “Red Cap” “Red as known become would he Georgia. Andersonville, from Ohio, Pennsylvania and western Virginia. western and Pennsylvania Ohio, from Battle of Blue’s Gap

Andersonville, Georgia. he would become known as “Red Cap” “Red as known become would he Georgia. Andersonville,

from Ohio, Pennsylvania and western Virginia. western and Pennsylvania Ohio, from 15 Boxwood Residence (c. 1850) 22 this22 house Battle during theof earlyBlue’s years Gap of the war. Powell, would live to write about their incarceration at at incarceration their about write to live would Powell, nd more more nd

Mulligan, from Illinois, along with his 23rd Illinois troops a troops Illinois 23rd his with along Illinois, from Mulligan, Confederate Army with provisions as well as 15 Boxwood Residence (c. 1850) 15 Boxwood Residence (c. 1850) Abraham Lincoln. The house is named “Locust Grove” by locals, Powell, would live to write about their incarceration at at incarceration their about write to live would Powell, nd more more nd a troops Illinois 23rd his with along Illinois, from Mulligan, Powell, would live to write about their incarceration at at incarceration their about write to live would Powell, nd more more nd

Mulligan, from Illinois, along with his 23rd Illinois troops a troops Illinois 23rd his with along Illinois, from Mulligan, 287 East Main Street, Romney. Boxwood was used as a hospital WV Marker US 50 East of Romney, 13.7 miles, .7 miles west 27 Cemetery Hill breath that they would breathe. A little drummer boy, Ransom Ransom boy, drummer little A breathe. would they that breath WV Marker US 50 East of Romney, 13.7 miles, .7 miles west

1861. The fort, itself, was built by Union Colonel James A. A. James Colonel Union by built was itself, fort, The 1861. 287 East Main Street, Romney. Boxwood was used as a hospital 287 East Main Street, Romney. Boxwood was used as a hospital however27 CarskadonCemetery named Hill the place “Radical Hill” in honor of breath that they would breathe. A little drummer boy, Ransom Ransom boy, drummer little A breathe. would they that breath 1861. The fort, itself, was built by Union Colonel James A. A. James Colonel Union by built was itself, fort, The 1861.

breath that they would breathe. A little drummer boy, Ransom Ransom boy, drummer little A breathe. would they that breath

attacking A. James the vitalColonel BaltimoreUnion by andbuilt Ohiowas itself, Railroad fort, The 1861. during the war. It is said that each of the 56 changes between the of 29 South. When Union General Benjamin Kelley learned of Sign located at 192 Olivet Drive, Moorefield. Fighting erupted 39 Trout Rock Cave West Virginia, this obscure location would mark the last free free last the mark would location obscure this Virginia, West of 29 South. When Union General Benjamin Kelley learned of

the hill and surrounding area beginning at least as early as August, August, as early as least at beginning area surrounding and hill the during the war. It is said that each of the 56 changes between the during the war. It is said that each of the 56 changes between the theSign extremist located Republican at 192 Olivet Party Drive, for whichMoorefield. he served. Fighting As a lawyer,erupted West Virginia, this obscure location would mark the last free free last the mark would location obscure this Virginia, West the hill and surrounding area beginning at least as early as August, August, as early as least at beginning area surrounding and hill the

West Virginia, this obscure location would mark the last free free last the mark would location obscure this Virginia, West

the hill and surrounding area beginning at least as early as August, August, as early as least at beginning area surrounding and hill the Northern and Southern armies took place under the great elm tree Confederate General Stonewall Jackson’s plans to destroy the among the tombstones Sept. 10, 1863, when Union troops camped 220 South of Franklin. Throughout the war, Confederate forces Fort Mulligan and Burlington. For most of Company 1, 10th 10th 1, Company of most For Burlington. and Mulligan Fort Confederate General Stonewall Jackson’s plans to destroy the

During the Civil War, both Federal or Confederate troops occupied occupied troops Confederate or Federal both War, Civil the During that linked the northeast with the midwest, as Northern and Southern armies took place under the great elm tree Northern and Southern armies took place under the great elm tree heamong actively the spoke tombstones against Sept. slavery 10, and 1863, succession when Union in 1861. troops He camped also Fort Mulligan and Burlington. For most of Company 1, 10th 10th 1, Company of most For Burlington. and Mulligan Fort During the Civil War, both Federal or Confederate troops occupied occupied troops Confederate or Federal both War, Civil the During

Fort Mulligan and Burlington. For most of Company 1, 10th 10th 1, Company of most For Burlington. and Mulligan Fort

During the Civil War, both Federal or Confederate troops occupied occupied troops Confederate or Federal both War, Civil the During in the front yard. Chesapeake and Ohio Canal opposite Hancock, Maryland, he here were surprised by a variety of Confederate troopers. The used the caves at Trout Rock to gather saltpeter, which is a form Jarboe’s Blockhouse served as a remote Union outpost between between outpost Union remote a as served Blockhouse Jarboe’s Chesapeake and Ohio Canal opposite Hancock, Maryland, he

1 worked towards the creation of West Virginia, and was a member

Fort Mulligan, Earthen Fort Earthen Mulligan, Fort in the front yard. in the front yard. here were surprised by a variety of Confederate troopers. The

Jarboe’s Blockhouse served as a remote Union outpost between between outpost Union remote a as served Blockhouse Jarboe’s Jarboe’s Blockhouse served as a remote Union outpost between between outpost Union remote a as served Blockhouse Jarboe’s

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1 Fort Mulligan, Earthen Fort Earthen Mulligan, Fort met the rebels at Blue’s Gap. Blue’s Gap is in Hampshire County

exemplified in the Jones-ImbodenFort Earthen Raid. GuerrillaMulligan, Fort Union position was soon overrun. The Confederates captured 160 ofmet potassium the rebels nitrate at Blue’s that occurs Gap. Blue’s naturally Gap and is inis Hampshireused to make County

6 Pendleton County of the convention which framed the West Virginia Constitution.

Jarboe’s Blockhouse Jarboe’s Union position was soon overrun. The Confederates captured 160

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Jarboe’s Blockhouse Jarboe’s about 13 miles southeast of Romney. The site of the battle is also

Jarboe’s Blockhouse Jarboe’s 16 Liberty Hall Residence (1858) soldiers plus wagons, horses, guns and ammunition. gunpowder.about 13 miles As a southeastresult, the of Union Romney. Army The attacked site of thisthe battleoperation is also warfare also gripped the new state, especially 16 Liberty Hall Residence (1858) 16 Liberty Hall Residence (1858) on several occasions. soldiers plus wagons, horses, guns and ammunition. Trails Sign at 276 W. Main Street, Romney. Traditionally referred known as Hanging Rock. It was an important region during the known as Hanging Rock. It was an important region during the Grant County Grant Trails Sign at 276 W. Main Street, Romney. Traditionally referred Grant County Grant Trails Sign at 276 W. Main Street, Romney. Traditionally referred

in the Allegheny Mountain countiesCounty to the east, Grant to as Thomas “Stonewall” Jackson’s headquarters, the house Civil War because the Northwestern Turnpike, which is now U.S. 28 Mill Island Civil War because the Northwestern Turnpike, which is now U.S. 46 Claysville Church

Intersection of Rt. 42 & 93 at Scherr at 93 & 42 Rt. of Intersection ield, WV 26836 to as Thomas “Stonewall” Jackson’s headquarters, the house 33to as ThomasCamp “Stonewall”Luther – (Macksville)Jackson’s headquarters, – the house 28 Mill Island Intersection of Rt. 42 & 93 at Scherr at 93 & 42 Rt. of Intersection Intersection of Rt. 42 & 93 at Scherr at 93 & 42 Rt. of Intersection Route 50, passed through Blues Gap.

and grounds were used by both Union and Confederate troops at Sign located at 257 Mill Island Road, Moorefield. This mansion 40Route Henry 50, passed Simmons through Blues House Gap. “Stonewall” Jackson Located at the intersection of US Route 50 and WV Route 93,

oil. where loyalties were much more divided than in the and grounds were used by both Union and Confederate troops at A andsign grounds marks the were former used locationby both AUnion Lutheran and Confederate Church, near troops Mouth at Sign located at 257 Mill Island Road, Moorefield. This mansion oil.

oil. various times during the Civil War. It was built in 1858 by John was built about 1840 for Felix Seymour and his wife. During the Headquarters – (Following the Confederate victory at the Claysville Church was a prominent church for both Union and

more than 20 railroad bridges, 2 trains, and 150,000 barrels of barrels 150,000 and trains, 2 bridges, railroad 20 than more various times during the Civil War. It was built in 1858 by John ofvarious Seneca, times was convertedduring the intoCivil military War. It barrackswas built and in 1858renamed by John was built about 1840 for Felix Seymour and his wife. During the of barrels 150,000 and trains, 2 bridges, railroad 20 than more

more than 20 railroad bridges, 2 trains, and 150,000 barrels of barrels 150,000 and trains, 2 bridges, railroad 20 than more Unionist northwest part of the state. This is the story B. White, clerk of the circuitHills of Blue & Grey PO Box 797 andMooref superior court in Hampshire war the home was used as a Confederate hospital. The prosperous Battle of McDowell, the Union army retreated toward Franklin. Confederate soldiers – both sides attended services, and brothers

1,200 horses and 4,000 cattle, and burned 4 turnpike bridges, bridges, turnpike 4 burned and cattle, 4,000 and horses 1,200 B. White, clerk of the circuit and superior court in Hampshire “CampB. White, Luther.” clerk Bothof the Union circuit and and Confederate superior court soldiers in Hampshire spent war the home was used as a Confederate hospital. The prosperous 1,200 horses and 4,000 cattle, and burned 4 turnpike bridges, bridges, turnpike 4 burned and cattle, 4,000 and horses 1,200

1,200 horses and 4,000 cattle, and burned 4 turnpike bridges, bridges, turnpike 4 burned and cattle, 4,000 and horses 1,200 County, who fled to Richmond to escape arrest and served in the 1,500-acre farm suffered the loss of crops and livestock to both Jackson set up his headquarters 10 miles south of Franklin at the fought against brothers. Many soldiers of the civil war a buried in

fought several engagements, captured 700 Federals, seized about seized Federals, 700 captured engagements, several fought of 5 of the Northeastern Counties of West Virginia County, who fled to Richmond to escape arrest and served in the timeCounty, at Camp who Luther, fled to much Richmond to the todismay escape of arrest the women and served of the in the 1,500-acre farm suffered the loss of crops and livestock to both about seized Federals, 700 captured engagements, several fought

fought several engagements, captured 700 Federals, seized about seized Federals, 700 captured engagements, several fought home of one of his soldiers, Henry Simmons of the 25th Virginia Treasury Department of the Confederacy. sides during the war. the cemetery which encompasses the church.

during the Civil War. Treasury Department of the Confederacy. community.Treasury Department The women of conspired the Confederacy. to burn the church down upon Infantry. This house was built in 1812 by slave labour. sides during the war. les, les, mi 1,100 marched they that reported later they routes, separate creation of the new state in 1863. 1863. in state new the of creation

Railroad from Virginia through present-day West Virginia. Taking Taking Virginia. West present-day through Virginia from Railroad WEST VIRGINIA the military leaving the premises and did just that, preventing the military leaving the premises and did just that, preventing

and John D. Imboden began a raid on the Baltimore and Ohio Ohio and Baltimore the on raid a began Imboden D. John and WEST VIRGINIA WEST VIRGINIA to be a target of Confederate raids, even after the the after even raids, Confederate of target a be to Fremont’s Camp . Ben-Hur historical novel, novel, historical 29

10 Bloomery Gap further17 Sheetz “unauthorized” Gunsmith use. 29 Fremont’s Camp further “unauthorized” use. On April 20, 1863, Confederate Gens. William E. “Grumble” Jones Jones “Grumble” E. William Gens. Confederate 1863, 20, April On

Confederates from Romney. Wallace is best remembered for his his for remembered best is Wallace Romney. from Confederates Sign located at 8790 State Road 55, Moorefield

After Lee’s departure, western Virginia continued continued Virginia western departure, Lee’s After Trails Sign on Route 127, Bloomery Baptist cemetery. 11.8 Miles Trails Sign 5.3 Miles North on Jersey Mt. Rd. from Rte 50. Right Sign located at 8790 State Road 55, Moorefield

Presbyterian Church Presbyterian

Dale and a couple of pieces of artillery. Wallace dislodged the the dislodged Wallace artillery. of pieces of couple a and Dale Union Gen. John C. Fremont and his 20,000-man army arrived

from US 50 & 29 North. Confederates occupying the Gap in early turn onto “Battle”Largent Lane of toRiverton Stop Sign. Left then go .3 mile. Civil Union Gen. John C. Fremont and his 20,000-man army arrived

5 34 Battle of Greenland Gap at the Historic Historic the at Gap Greenland of Battle government as a result of the Wheeling Convention. Convention. Wheeling the of result a as government Potomac River at a gallop, they came under fire from Sycamore Sycamore from fire under came they gallop, a at River Potomac and camped here May 28, 1862. Fremont had been defeated by 34 “Battle” of Riverton

1862 threatened the B&O Railroad and Union operations near the Warthe Gunsmithfirst union Jacob raid intoSheetz Pendleton converted County. locally The owned battle flintlock occurred and camped here May 28, 1862. Fremont had been defeated by

troops crossed the covered bridge over the South Branch of the the of Branch South the over bridge covered the crossed troops Mineral County Confederate Gen. Stonewall Jackson at the Battle of McDowell Hardy County the first union raid into Pendleton County. The battle occurred

northwestern counties of Virginia to form their own own their form to Virginia of counties northwestern Mineral County Confederate Gen. Stonewall Jackson at the Battle of McDowell Mineral County

Potomac River. In mid-February, a Federal force under Brigadier rifleson March to percussion 2, 1862. Unionfor use forcesby the ralliedConfederate and were Army. able to push the (later of Monocacy fame) marched toward town. As the Hoosier Hoosier the As town. toward marched fame) Monocacy of (later HILLS OF

earlier in the month. While here, President Abraham Lincoln HILLS OF on March 2, 1862. Union forces rallied and were able to push the HILLS OF earlier in the month. While here, President Abraham Lincoln General Frederick Lander attacked the Confederate position,

E. Lee. This essentially freed Unionists in the the in Unionists freed essentially This Lee. E. Confederates from the field. Perry Bland and Thomas Powers Romney in June 1861, Union troops under Col. Lew Wallace Wallace Lew Col. under troops Union 1861, June in Romney urged Fremont to return to the Valley to help defeat Jackson. Rain Welton Park Rt. 220 N at Petersburg Gap Bridge Gap Petersburg at N 220 Rt. Park Welton Confederates from the field. Perry Bland and Thomas Powers

scattering the troops and capturing sixty-seven. The Confederates were18 killedRomney in the City battle. Hall urged41 BattleFremont Fort Fuller ofto returnMoorefield to the Valley to help defeat Jackson. Rain

West of the bridge. Learning that Confederates were occupying occupying were Confederates that Learning bridge. the of West and road conditions slowed the Federals as they broke camp here 23 Fort Fuller from Fort Mulligan’s 23rd Illinois. 23rd Mulligan’s Fort from 41were killedFort Fullerin the battle. 41

drove off Confederate troops under General Robert Robert General under troops Confederate off drove and road conditions slowed the Federals as they broke camp here

soon reoccupied the Gap. Trails Sign in front of City Hall, 340 East Main Street, Romney. Fort Fuller, a strong Federal fort during the war in Keyser was

Trail sign west of Romney on south side of Main Street (US 50). 50). (US Street Main of side south on Romney of west sign Trail two days later to return to the Valley. Trails sign located at 5196 US Route 220, Old Fields WV 26845 ent ent

to climb a tree above the high rocks and report any troop movem troop any report and rocks high the above tree a climb to Romney changed hands 56 times during the Civil War, although it two days later to return to the Valley. Fort Fuller, a strong Federal fort during the war in Keyser was Fort Fuller, a strong Federal fort during the war in Keyser was

Union troops under General George McClellan McClellan George General under troops Union a supply point and battleground for both sides. Between 1861 BLUE & GREY 9 Union troopers under Gen. William W. Averell surprised, attacked Engagement at Romney at Engagement the mountain east of Petersburg Gap and Private Hill was ordered ordered was Hill Private and Gap Petersburg of east mountain the BLUE & GREY 35BLUE Last Union Raid/ & Phoebe GREYWarner Story a supply point and battleground for both sides. Between 1861 a supply point and battleground for both sides. Between 1861

1130 Captain Mathias George Homestead Stump’s House was occupied less than 10 times. andand routed 1865 theConfederate town was cavalry captured under and Gen.recaptured Bradley 14 T.times. Johnson When 35 Last Union Raid/ Phoebe Warner Story Confederate Captain A.S. Scott and his company were ordered to to ordered were company his and Scott A.S. Captain Confederate and 1865 the town was captured and recaptured 14 times. When and 1865 the town was captured and recaptured 14 times. When

and added to the Union. In the summer of 1861, 1861, of summer the In Union. the to added and The Last Union battle was fought below Franklin and involves 30 Mathias Homestead

Trails Sign one mile south on County Route 8, just off Rte 50. Confederates finally lost control they destroyed it. The Last Union battle was fought below Franklin and involves

the position in 1863. in position the camped here Aug. 7, 1864. by Pvt. William B. Hill of the 18th Virginia Confederate Cavalry. Cavalry. Confederate Virginia 18th the of Hill B. William Pvt. by Trails sign located at 195 Howards Lick Road, Mathias.After the brave journey of two young female messengers. Confederates finally lost control they destroyed it.

19 Camp Washington Trails sign located at 195 Howards Lick Road, Mathias.After Confederatesthe brave journey finally of lost two control young theyfemale destroyed messengers. it. West Virginia was formed out of western Virginia Virginia western of out formed was Virginia West Hickory Grove was the home of Capt. George W. Stump, known the approaches to Romney. Union Col. Jacob Campbell fortified fortified Campbell Jacob Col. Union Romney. to approaches the In September of 1863, a skirmish at Petersburg Gap was reported reported was Gap Petersburg at skirmish a 1863, of September In John T. Mathias enlisted in the Confederate army his family

as “Stump’s Battery” because he was always heavily armed. He Trails Sign. From Rte 50, take 28 North 6.6 Miles. Washington John T.Battle Mathias of enlisted Moorefield in the Confederate (Running army for his the family Hills) nd nd (now Route 50). Confederates earlier used this position to defe to position this used earlier Confederates 50). Route (now faced tough times here during the war. Both Confederate and 24 st 4 Battle at Petersburg Gap Petersburg at Battle The only US State born from the Civil War conflict, conflict, War Civil the from born State US only The 42 21 Bridge st

rode with the Confederate McNeill’s Partisan Rangers and Gen. Bottom36 FarmAmbrose was used Meadows throughout the war by both armies as an faced tough times here during the war. Both Confederate and 42 21 Ambrosest Bridge Meadows 42 21 Bridge well-preserved trenches commanding the Northwestern Turnpike Turnpike Northwestern the commanding trenches well-preserved Union troops periodically swept through here taking produce and Trails sign located at 149 stHyde St, Moorefield. Johnson’s troops 36

John Imboden during the war, finally meeting his end when he ran encampment.At this site on Companies May 10th, of 1862, cavalry following camped the in battlethe yard, of which OnUnion June troops 19, 1861 periodically the 21 Bridge swept throughin New Creekhere taking (now produceKeyser), a nd st On June 19, 1861 the 21st Bridge in New Creek (now Keyser), ough ough

2 miles west of Romney on US 50. Interpreted trail winds thr winds trail Interpreted 50. US on Romney of west miles 2 livestock. were pushed back to this area where more Confederates under OnAt June this 19,site 1861on May the 10th,21 Bridge 1862, followingin New Creek the battle(now ofKeyser),

afoul of Union troops in February 1865. theyMcDowell, dubbed “Campunion soldiers Washington.” murdered The Rev. Washington Abrose Meadows. family hid A Westlivestock. Virginia was burned. On the North Branch of the Potomac McDowell, union soldiers murdered Rev. Abrose Meadows. A West Virginia was burned. On the North Branch of the Potomac

West Virginia was burned. On the North Branch of the Potomac

8 Gen. John McCausland were camped. The two Southern units Fort Mill Ridge Mill Fort Rt. 220 S South Side Depot Side South S 220 Rt. mill and the Meadows home were burned, his wife and three River, the bridge is located 1 and 1/2 miles east of New Creek.

31 Wardensville Confederate soldiers in the house. Early in summer 1861, General tried to form a defensive line but they were outgunned and flanked River,mill andthe bridgethe Meadows is located home 1 and were 1/2 burned, miles east his wifeof New and Creek. three River, the bridge is located 1 and 1/2 miles east of New Creek. Rangers under Lt. Bernard J. Dolan. J. Bernard Lt. under Rangers children left homeless. 31 Wardensville

12 Civil War Museum Turner Ashby and his command occupied a position on the South by the Union troopers. The Confederates were forced to run for children left homeless. clashed with a detachment of Confederate Capt. John H. McNeill’s McNeill’s H. John Capt. Confederate of detachment a with clashed Trails sign located at 301 E Main St, Wardensville. This busy Trails sign located at 301 E Main St, Wardensville. This busy

91 S High St, Romney. Taggart Hall Civil War Museum has a Branch Potomac River. the43 hills. AverellDuring the Raid battle the Southern cavalry lost four cannon, 1864, a mixed command that included men from several companies companies several from men included that command mixed a 1864, crossroads town saw lots of action during the war. Union Gen. Averell Raid 43 Averell Raid

Hampshire County Hampshire Mt. Hiser Cemetery crossroads town saw lots of action during the war. Union Gen. 43

small collection of maps and other items from the War. 37 400 men and hundreds of hard-to-replace horses. 37 Mt. Hiser Cemetery Confederate incursions. Near here on Johnson Run on June 19, 19, June on Run Johnson on here Near incursions. Confederate John C. Fremont’s 20,000 soldiers marched through here in late In 1863, General W.W. Averell launched the Federal Calvary raid

Wire Bridge (John Blue Bridge) John C. Fremont’s 20,000 soldiers marched through here in late In 1863, General W.W. Averell launched the Federal Calvary raid In 1863, General W.W. Averell launched the Federal Calvary raid

20In 1862, as Union troops passed through Franklin on their way In 1862, as Union troops passed through Franklin on their way patrolled Hardy County (now Grant County) to defend it against against it defend to County) Grant (now County Hardy patrolled May 1862 on their way back to the Valley after their defeat at the to Salem, Virginia, continuing back into West Virginia. Many of

to McDowell, they referred to it as “a dirty little Virginia town.” May 1862 on their way back to the Valley after their defeat at the to Salem, Virginia, continuing back into West Virginia. Many of to Salem, Virginia, continuing back into West Virginia. Many of

13 Davis History House Trails Sign North on Route 28, 6 Miles. Wire Bridge permitted 25 McMechan House to McDowell, they referred to it as “a dirty little Virginia town.” During the Civil War, loyal Unionist home guard companies companies guard home Unionist loyal War, Civil the During hands of Stonewall Jackson there. Other units large and small Averell’s troopers were from West Virginia.

theFollowing crossing theirof troops. defeat, On 20,000 October soldiers 24, Federal forces Ohioagain and fell Virginiaback hands of Stonewall Jackson there. Other units large and small Averell’s troopers were from West Virginia. Averell’s troopers were from West Virginia.

153found W. Mainan easy Street, route Romney. to Winchester The Davis and points House south. was home Southern to the Trails sign located at 109 N. Main St, Moorefield. This house was Following their defeat, 20,000 soldiers forces again fell back 3 Johnson Run Raid Run Johnson infantryupon Franklin. attacked Thethrough citizens Mechanicsburg of Franklin sufferedGap. On greatlyOctober from 26, the found an easy route to Winchester and points south. Southern upon Franklin. The citizens of Franklin suffered greatly from the Davisguerrillas family found which friends sent twohere sons but wereto fight warned for the that Confederacy harboring t heand occupation, losing their food supplies, livestock, fence and a few constructed about 1853 for merchant Samuel A. McMechen, a the Confederate defenders fled. There was a skirmish at Wire guerrillas44 Nancy found friendsHanks here but were warned that harboring the occupation, losing their food supplies, livestock, fence and a few onepartisans for the might Union. result Now in a themuseum, destruction it features of the Civil town. War artifacts lives to the Union Army. The dead were buried on the hillside Confederate sympathizer who entertained Confederate officers at 44 Nancy Hanks 44 Nancy Hanks

a driving map Bridge as part of this assault. It was because of this Federal Nancypartisans Hanks, might mother result ofin thePresident destruction Abraham of the Lincoln, town. was born on lives to the Union Army. The dead were buried on the hillside

and period furnishings. behind the church, which was part of the cemetery. his house when they controlled Moorefield. McMechan fled when Nancy Hanks, mother of President Abraham Lincoln, was born on 203 Virginia Ave. on Rt. 220 South 220 Rt. on Ave. Virginia 203 a driving map a driving map Nancy Hanks, mother of President Abraham Lincoln, was born on behind the church, which was part of the cemetery.

32 Woodlawn success that Col. Benjamin Kelley issued his “Address to the Unionthe Doll forces Farm occupied on Mikes the Run, town located and Union off of Gen. South John Patterson C. Frémont Creek Rt 28/55 on the hill in Petersburg in hill the on 28/55 Rt the Doll Farm on Mikes Run, located off of South Patterson Creek than Grant County (1866) County Grant than the Doll Farm on Mikes Run, located off of South Patterson Creek

People of Hampshire County and the Upper Potomac”. The Wire 32 Woodlawn

14 Confederate Memorial madeRoad, his on headquarters February 5th, in 1784.the house A monument in May 1862. marks the spot of the McNeill’s Rangers. McNeill’s Road, on February 5th, 1784. A monument marks the spot of the Hermitage is older than the State of West Virginia (1863) and older older and (1863) Virginia West of State the than older is Hermitage Trails sign located at 8079 State Road 259, Lost River Road, on February 5th, 1784. A monument marks the spot of the

Suspension38 McCoy bridge Househas been replaced by a wooden truss bridge. Trails sign located at 8079 State Road 259, Lost River

Located in Indian Mound Cemetery, Romney. original, one room cabin. Lincoln’s father, Thomas Lincoln, 38 McCoy House Cavalry are buried here, as well as Lt. Isaac S. Welton, one of of one Welton, S. Isaac Lt. as well as here, buried are Cavalry original, one room cabin. Lincoln’s father, Thomas Lincoln,

Petersburg and were stationed west of this site at Fort Mulligan. The The Mulligan. Fort at site this of west stationed were and Petersburg The house, still standing, was the home of James W. Wood, who While there were no Civil War Battles fought in Pendleton The house, still standing, was the home of James W. Wood, who original, one room cabin. Lincoln’s father, Thomas Lincoln,

After the Civil War on Sept. 26, 1867, Hampshire’s citizens 26married Moorefield his mother in JunePresbyterian of 1806. A close Church replica of the cabin While there were no Civil War Battles fought in Pendleton Numerous Confederate soldiers who served in the 18th Virginia Virginia 18th the in served who soldiers Confederate Numerous married his mother in June of 1806. A close replica of the cabin During the Civil War it was seized by Federal Troops who occupied occupied who Troops Federal by seized was it War Civil the During grew up here and was 15 years old when the war began. He married his mother in June of 1806. A close replica of the cabin

County,21 Hampshire the area around County Franklin Courthouse. was valuable for both the grew up here and was 15 years old when the war began. He County, the area around Franklin was valuable for both the

dedicated what was perhaps the firstConfederate Memorial in Signhas locatedbeen constructed at 109 South a mere Main walk St., from Moorefield. the original The cabinleader site. of this has been constructed a mere walk from the original cabin site.

The Hermitage Inn was the home of Dr. Jacob Kenny Chambers. Chambers. Kenny Jacob Dr. of home the was Inn Hermitage The joined the Confederate army in January 1864 and fought at the has been constructed a mere walk from the original cabin site. 7 Union who often occupied the Tygart Valley to the West and the

Maple Hill Cemetery Hill Maple Trails Sign on the corner of US 50 & 28N (Main St. & High St.) joined the Confederate army in January 1864 and fought at the Union who often occupied the Tygart Valley to the West and the

theWilderness, United States Spotsylvania in Indian andMound Cold Cemetery, Harbor. He brought also served to Romney with Confederates who control the Valley of Virginia to the East. As church, Rev. William Wilson, and his congregation were strong 2 The Hermitage Inn Hermitage The The Courthouse was occupied numerous times by troops during Wilderness, Spotsylvania and Cold Harbor. He also served with Confederates who control the Valley of Virginia to the East. As inJubal pieces Early’s and in Valley secrecy. army. The After inscription the war on he the served monument: three terms “The in a result at various times during the war both sides established Confederate Carskadon sympathizers. Mansion Wilson left town in 1862 to become a the Civil War. The structure was abused by soldiers seeking refuge Jubal45 Early’s Valley army. After the war he served three terms in a result Carskadon at various times Mansion during the war both sides established 45 Carskadon Mansion

Daughtersthe West Virginiaof Old Hampshire House of Delegates. erect this tribute of affection to her command posts in the area. It is known that both General chaplain in the Confederate army. During the war, both sides used 45 3/4 and Patterson Creek County Road 5 Road County Creek Patterson and 3/4 Inthe 1827, West the Virginia Carskadon House Mansion of Delegates. was constructed for Thomas command posts in the area. It is known that both General

These actions focused both on supplying the heroic Sons, who fell in defense of Southern Rights.” fromFremont the elements. and Confederate Court business General stopped Stonewall for Jacksonfour years. occupied the church as a hospital. Union soldiers stabled their horses inside In 1827, the Carskadon Mansion was constructed for Thomas In 1827, the Carskadon Mansion was constructed for Thomas 1/4 Mile N of the junction of Morgantown West County Road Road County West Morgantown of junction the of N Mile 1/4 These actions focused both onLimits supplyingCity thePetersburg 28/55, Rt. These actions focused both on supplying the H. Carskadon, a politician who served as Assistant Assessor for Fremont and Confederate General Stonewall Jackson occupied

this house during the early years of the war. and burned pews as firewood. H.this Carskadon, house during a politician the early who years served of the as war.Assistant Assessor for H. Carskadon, a politician who served as Assistant Assessor for Andersonville, Georgia. he would become known as “Red Cap” “Red as known become would he Georgia. Andersonville,

Confederate Army with provisions as well as Virginia. western and Pennsylvania Ohio, from Battle of Blue’s Gap Abraham Lincoln. The house is named “Locust Grove” by locals,

Confederate Army with provisions as well as Confederate Army with provisions as well as 15 Boxwood Residence (c. 1850) 22 Abraham Lincoln. The house is named “Locust Grove” by locals, Abraham Lincoln. The house is named “Locust Grove” by locals, Powell, would live to write about their incarceration at at incarceration their about write to live would Powell, nd more more nd Mulligan, from Illinois, along with his 23rd Illinois troops a troops Illinois 23rd his with along Illinois, from Mulligan, however Carskadon named the place “Radical Hill” in honor of

attacking the vital Baltimore and Ohio Railroad 287 East Main Street, Romney. Boxwood was used as a hospital WV39 Marker Trout US 50Rock East ofCave Romney, 13.7 miles, .7 miles west 27 Cemetery Hill however Carskadon named the place “Radical Hill” in honor of however Carskadon named the place “Radical Hill” in honor of breath that they would breathe. A little drummer boy, Ransom Ransom boy, drummer little A breathe. would they that breath attacking A. James the vitalColonel BaltimoreUnion by built andwas Ohioitself, Railroadfort, The 1861. attacking the vital Baltimore and Ohio Railroad the extremist Republican Party for which he served. As a lawyer, 39 Trout Rock Cave

during the war. It is said that each of the 56 changes between the of 220 29 South.South ofWhen Franklin. Union Throughout General Benjamin the war, Kelley Confederate learned forces of Sign located at 192 Olivet Drive, Moorefield. Fighting erupted the extremist Republican Party for which he served. As a lawyer, the extremist Republican Party for which he served. As a lawyer, West Virginia, this obscure location would mark the last free free last the mark would location obscure this Virginia, West that linked the northeast with the midwest, as August, as early as least at beginning area surrounding and hill the he actively spoke against slavery and succession in 1861. He also 220 South of Franklin. Throughout the war, Confederate forces

that linked the northeast with the midwest, as that linked the northeast with the midwest, as Northern and Southern armies took place under the great elm tree Confederateused the caves General at Trout Stonewall Rock to Jackson’s gather saltpeter, plans to which destroy is thea form among the tombstones Sept. 10, 1863, when Union troops camped he actively spoke against slavery and succession in 1861. He also he actively spoke against slavery and succession in 1861. He also Fort Mulligan and Burlington. For most of Company 1, 10th 10th 1, Company of most For Burlington. and Mulligan Fort

During the Civil War, both Federal or Confederate troops occupied occupied troops Confederate or Federal both War, Civil the During worked towards the creation of West Virginia, and was a member used the caves at Trout Rock to gather saltpeter, which is a form

exemplified in the Jones-Imboden Raid. Guerrilla in the front yard. Chesapeakeof potassium and nitrate Ohio that Canal occurs opposite naturally Hancock, and is Maryland, used to make he here were surprised by a variety of Confederate troopers. The worked towards the creation of West Virginia, and was a member worked towards the creation of West Virginia, and was a member Jarboe’s Blockhouse served as a remote Union outpost between between outpost Union remote a as served Blockhouse Jarboe’s

1 exemplified in the Jones-Imboden Raid. Guerrilla of potassium nitrate that occurs naturally and is used to make Fort Mulligan, Earthen Fort Earthen Mulligan, Fort Pendleton County exemplified in the Jones-Imboden Raid. Guerrilla ofPendleton the convention which framed the West VirginiaCounty Constitution.

met the rebels at Blue’s Gap. Blue’s Gap is in Hampshire County of the convention which framed the West Virginia Constitution. of the convention which framed the West Virginia Constitution.

gunpowder. As a result, the Union Army attacked this operation Union position was soon overrun. The Confederates captured 160 gunpowder. As a result, the Union Army attacked this operation 6 warfare also gripped the new state,Blockhouse especiallyJarboe’s on several occasions. warfare also gripped the new state, especially warfare also gripped the new state, especially 16 Liberty Hall Residence (1858) about 13 miles southeast of Romney. The site of the battle is also soldiers plus wagons, horses, guns and ammunition. on several occasions. in the Allegheny Mountain counties to the east, Trails Sign at 276 W. Main Street, Romney. Traditionally referred known as Hanging Rock. It was an important region during the 46 Claysville Church in the Allegheny Mountain County counties to the east, Grant in the Allegheny Mountain counties to the east, Claysville Church 46 Claysville Church ield, WV 26836 33 Camp Luther – (Macksville) – 46

ield, WV 26836 Civil War because the Northwestern Turnpike, which is now U.S.

to as Thomas “Stonewall” Jackson’s headquarters, the house 40 Henry Simmons House “Stonewall” Jackson 28Located33 Mill Camp at the Island intersection Luther – of (Macksville) US Route 50 and – WV Route 93, where loyalties were muchScherr moreat 93 & divided 42 Rt. of than in theIntersection where loyalties were much more divided than in the A sign marks the former location A Lutheran Church, near Mouth Route 50, passed through Blues Gap. Located40 atHenry the intersection Simmons of US House Route 50 “Stonewall” and WV Route Jackson 93, Located at the intersection of US Route 50 and WV Route 93,

where loyalties were much more divided than in the and grounds were used by both Union and Confederate troops at Headquarters – (Following the Confederate victory at the SignClaysvilleA sign located marks Church at 257the former Millwas aIsland prominentlocation Road, A church LutheranMoorefield. for Church, both This Union nearmansion andMouth oil. of Seneca, was converted into military barracks and renamed ClaysvilleHeadquarters Church – (Following was a prominent the Confederate church for victory both Union at the and Claysville Church was a prominent church for both Union and

Unionist northwest part of the state. This is the story Hills of Blue & Grey PO Box 797 Mooref Battle of McDowell, the Union army retreated toward Franklin. Confederateof Seneca, was soldiers converted – both into sides military attended barracks services, and and renamed brothe rs

various times during the CivilHills of Blue & Grey War.PO Box 797 ItMooref was built in 1858 by John 122 North Main Street Moorefield, WV 26836 Hills of Blue & Grey was built about 1840 for Felix Seymour and his wife. During the

more than 20 railroad bridges, 2 trains, and 150,000 barrels of barrels 150,000 and trains, 2 bridges, railroad 20 than more Unionist northwest part of the state. This is the story Unionist northwest part of the state. This is the story “Camp Luther.” Both Union and Confederate soldiers spent ConfederateBattle of McDowell, soldiers – theboth Union sides armyattended retreated services, toward and Franklin.brothers Confederate soldiers – both sides attended services, and brothers

B. White, clerk of the circuit and superior court in Hampshire Jackson set up his headquarters 10 miles south of Franklin at the warfought“Camp the homeagainst Luther.” was brothers. usedBoth asUnion Manya Confederate and soldiers Confederate ofhospital. the civil soldiers The war prosperous spenta buri ed in

1,200 horses and 4,000 cattle, and burned 4 turnpike bridges, of 5 ofbridges, the Northeasternturnpike 4 burned Countiesand cattle, of4,000 Westand Virginiahorses 1,200 of 5 of the Northeastern Counties of West Virginia time at Camp Luther, much to the dismay of the women of the foughtJackson against set up brothers. his headquarters Many soldiers 10 miles of thesouth civil of warFranklin a buri ated t hein fought against brothers. Many soldiers of the civil war a buried in

of 5 of the Northeastern Counties of West Virginia County, who fled to Richmond to escape arrest and served in the home of one of his soldiers, Henry Simmons of the 25th Virginia 1,500-acrethetime cemetery at Camp farm which Luther, suffered encompasses much the loss to the of the dismaycrops church. and of livestockthe women to ofboth the

fought several engagements, captured 700 Federals, seized about seized Federals, 700 captured engagements, several fought home of one of his soldiers, Henry Simmons of the 25th Virginia community. The women conspired to burn the church down upon Infantry. This house was built in 1812 by slave labour. the cemetery which encompasses the church. the cemetery which encompasses the church. during the Civil War. during the Civil War. during the Civil War. Treasury Department of the Confederacy. sidescommunity. during the The war. women conspired to burn the church down upon Infantry. This house was built in 1812 by slave labour.

WEST VIRGINIA the military leaving the premises and did just that, preventing 29 Fremont’s Camp further “unauthorized” use. Sign located at 8790 State Road 55, Moorefield Union Gen. John C. Fremont and his 20,000-man army arrived and camped here May 28, 1862. Fremont had been defeated by 34 “Battle” of Riverton the first union raid into Pendleton County. The battle occurred Mineral County Confederate Gen. Stonewall Jackson at the Battle of McDowell HILLS OF on March 2, 1862. Union forces rallied and were able to push the earlier in the month. While here, President Abraham Lincoln urged Fremont to return to the Valley to help defeat Jackson. Rain Confederates from the field. Perry Bland and Thomas Powers and road conditions slowed the Federals as they broke camp here were killed in the battle. 41 Fort Fuller two days later to return to the Valley. Fort Fuller, a strong Federal fort during the war in Keyser was BLUE & GREY a supply point and battleground for both sides. Between 1861 35 Last Union Raid/ Phoebe Warner Story and 1865 the town was captured and recaptured 14 times. When 30 Mathias Homestead The Last Union battle was fought below Franklin and involves Trails sign located at 195 Howards Lick Road, Mathias.After the brave journey of two young female messengers. Confederates finally lost control they destroyed it. John T. Mathias enlisted in the Confederate army his family faced tough times here during the war. Both Confederate and 36 Ambrose Meadows 42 21st Bridge Union troops periodically swept through here taking produce and st At this site on May 10th, 1862, following the battle of On June 19, 1861 the 21 Bridge in New Creek (now Keyser), livestock. McDowell, union soldiers murdered Rev. Abrose Meadows. A West Virginia was burned. On the North Branch of the Potomac mill and the Meadows home were burned, his wife and three River, the bridge is located 1 and 1/2 miles east of New Creek. 31 Wardensville children left homeless. Trails sign located at 301 E Main St, Wardensville. This busy 43 Averell Raid crossroads town saw lots of action during the war. Union Gen. 37 Mt. Hiser Cemetery John C. Fremont’s 20,000 soldiers marched through here in late In 1863, General W.W. Averell launched the Federal Calvary raid In 1862, as Union troops passed through Franklin on their way May 1862 on their way back to the Valley after their defeat at the to McDowell, they referred to it as “a dirty little Virginia town.” to Salem, Virginia, continuing back into West Virginia. Many of hands of Stonewall Jackson there. Other units large and small Following their defeat, 20,000 soldiers forces again fell back Averell’s troopers were from West Virginia. found an easy route to Winchester and points south. Southern upon Franklin. The citizens of Franklin suffered greatly from the guerrillas found friends here but were warned that harboring the occupation, losing their food supplies, livestock, fence and a few 44 Nancy Hanks partisans might result in the destruction of the town. lives to the Union Army. The dead were buried on the hillside a driving map Nancy Hanks, mother of President Abraham Lincoln, was born on behind the church, which was part of the cemetery. 32 Woodlawn the Doll Farm on Mikes Run, located off of South Patterson Creek Road, on February 5th, 1784. A monument marks the spot of the Trails sign located at 8079 State Road 259, Lost River McCoy House 38 original, one room cabin. Lincoln’s father, Thomas Lincoln, The house, still standing, was the home of James W. Wood, who While there were no Civil War Battles fought in Pendleton married his mother in June of 1806. A close replica of the cabin grew up here and was 15 years old when the war began. He County, the area around Franklin was valuable for both the has been constructed a mere walk from the original cabin site. joined the Confederate army in January 1864 and fought at the Union who often occupied the Tygart Valley to the West and the Wilderness, Spotsylvania and Cold Harbor. He also served with Confederates who control the Valley of Virginia to the East. As Jubal Early’s Valley army. After the war he served three terms in a result at various times during the war both sides established 45 Carskadon Mansion command posts in the area. It is known that both General the West Virginia House of Delegates. In 1827, the Carskadon Mansion was constructed for Thomas These actions focused both on supplying the Fremont and Confederate General Stonewall Jackson occupied this house during the early years of the war. H. Carskadon, a politician who served as Assistant Assessor for Confederate Army with provisions as well as Abraham Lincoln. The house is named “Locust Grove” by locals, attacking the vital Baltimore and Ohio Railroad however Carskadon named the place “Radical Hill” in honor of 39 Trout Rock Cave the extremist Republican Party for which he served. As a lawyer, that linked the northeast with the midwest, as 220 South of Franklin. Throughout the war, Confederate forces he actively spoke against slavery and succession in 1861. He also used the caves at Trout Rock to gather saltpeter, which is a form worked towards the creation of West Virginia, and was a member exemplified in the Jones-Imboden Raid. Guerrilla Pendleton County of potassium nitrate that occurs naturally and is used to make of the convention which framed the West Virginia Constitution. gunpowder. As a result, the Union Army attacked this operation warfare also gripped the new state, especially on several occasions. in the Allegheny Mountain counties to the east, 46 Claysville Church

ield, WV 26836 33 Camp Luther – (Macksville) – 40 Henry Simmons House “Stonewall” Jackson Located at the intersection of US Route 50 and WV Route 93, where loyalties were much more divided than in the A sign marks the former location A Lutheran Church, near Mouth Headquarters – (Following the Confederate victory at the Claysville Church was a prominent church for both Union and of Seneca, was converted into military barracks and renamed Unionist northwest part of the state. This is the story Hills of Blue & Grey PO Box 797 Mooref Battle of McDowell, the Union army retreated toward Franklin. Confederate soldiers – both sides attended services, and brothers of 5 of the Northeastern Counties of West Virginia “Camp Luther.” Both Union and Confederate soldiers spent Jackson set up his headquarters 10 miles south of Franklin at the fought against brothers. Many soldiers of the civil war a buried in time at Camp Luther, much to the dismay of the women of the home of one of his soldiers, Henry Simmons of the 25th Virginia the cemetery which encompasses the church. during the Civil War. community. The women conspired to burn the church down upon Infantry. This house was built in 1812 by slave labour.