Robert Foyles & Family

Robert Foyles & Family (HMGB6)

Location: Beverly, WV 26253 Randolph County
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N 38° 50.451', W 79° 52.51'

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This Stone Commemorates:
Robert Foyles & Family, killed by indians 1753, half mi. s.
settlement of David Tygart, 2 mi. s. near bridge.
First English settlers west of Alleghenies.
Westfalls Fort, built 1774, half mi. s.

Battle of Rich Mountain, 5 mi. w. July 11, 1861.
Gen. Geo. B. McClellan commanding Federals. Maj.
John Pegram, Confederates, lasted 3 1/2 hrs., between
Gen. Rosencrans with four regiments assisted by Col.
Lauder, and Capt. J.A. DeLaguel with 310 soldiers.
Confederates defeted.

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HM NumberHMGB6
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Placed ByElkins Rotary Club and Citizens of Beverly
Marker ConditionNo reports yet
Date Added Monday, October 13th, 2014 at 12:57am PDT -07:00
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UTM (WGS84 Datum)17S E 597620 N 4299716
Decimal Degrees38.84085000, -79.87516667
Degrees and Decimal MinutesN 38° 50.451', W 79° 52.51'
Degrees, Minutes and Seconds38° 50' 27.06" N, 79° 52' 30.60" W
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Area Code(s)304
Closest Postal AddressAt or near 1 Main St, Beverly WV 26253, US
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