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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMDRA_the-battle-of-carnifex-ferry_Summersville-WV.html
Seeking to gain a foothold in Western Virginia from which to conduct military operations, Gen. John B. Floyd, C.S.A. with approx. 1,800 troops established Camp Gauley here on the Patterson Farm about one mile from Carnifex Ferry.
Gen. William R…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMDR0_henry-patterson-house_Summersville-WV.html
Built in the 1850's by Mr. Patterson, this house was caught between opposing armies during the Battle of Carnifex Ferry.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMDQM_caudys-castle_Bethany-WV.html
Named for James Caudy, pioneer and Indian fighter, who took refuge from the Indians on a mass of rocks overlooking Cacapon River during the French and Indian War (1754-1763). From his position on the Castle of Rocks, he defended himself by pushing…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMDQL_delta-tau-delta-birthplace_Bethany-WV.html
In this house, 8 Bethany College Students - William Cunningham, John Johnson, Alexander Earle, Richard Alfred, Eugene Tarr, Henry Bell, John Hunt and Jacob Lowe - Met in 1858 and founded Delta Tau Delta. This social fraternity soon spread across t…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMDQH_carnefix-ferry_Summersville-WV.html
The Civil War battle fought here on September 10, 1861 was named by the Union army after a nearby river ferry. Even though it was over a mile downstream, the ferry was the closest well-known landmark. Constructed by William Carnefix in the early 1…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMDQF_carnifex-ferry_Summersville-WV.html
Scene of battle, Sept. 10, 1861, between Federal army of Gen. W.S. Rosecrans and Confederate army of Gen. John B. Floyd. Engagement followed defeat of Federals at Cross Lanes, Aug. 26, 1861. State acquired site Oct. 29, 1933.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMDQE_washingtons-camp_Terra-Alta-WV.html
In 1784 George Washington, Bushrod Washington, James Craik and his son made a horseback journey to inspect their western lands and investigate the feasibility of building a canal from the Potomac River to westward waters. On their return trip, the…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMDQ8_archibald-mclean_Bethany-WV.html
Born in Prince Edward Island, Canada, September 4, 1849Died December 15, 1920
Fourth President of Bethany College
For thirty-nine years Chief Executive of theForeign Christian Missionary Society
Every missionary sent to non-Christian land…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMDQ7_thomas-campbell_Bethany-WV.html
Born in County Down, Ireland, Feb. 1, 1763, and died at the residence of his son Alexander, Jan. 4, 1851, aged 91 years, 11 mthns, five days. Many years a minister of the Secession Presbyterian Church in Ireland and Scotland. In the United States …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMDQ2_bethany-church-of-christ_Bethany-WV.html
Bethany Church of Christ, the oldest church building in Bethany, was built in 1852 according to plans drawn by Alexander Campbell, founder of Bethany College and leader in the Disciples Movement. Its foundation is built of stone from the original …