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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1EEG_battle-of-guyandotte_Huntington-WV.html
After capturing Guyandotte on November 10, 1861, and rounding up civilian Unionists and Federal recruits, Confederate forces under Col. John Clarkson and Col. Albert G. Jenkins began the next day to leave the town with their prisoners. At the same…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1EEA_madie-carroll-house_Huntington-WV.html
During the Civil War, this was the home of Mary Carroll, who narrowly managed to save it from destruction when much of Guyandotte was burned on November 11, 1861.
After capturing the town on November 10, 1861, and rounding up civilian Unionists…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1EE7_guyandotte_Huntington-WV.html
Indian name. Founded in 1810. Site chosen as county seat, 1809, and court first met here, October, 1810. Important point in river traffic, connecting with the James River and Kanawha Turnpike. Burned during the War between the States.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1EDY_clover-archeological-site_Glenwood-WV.html
Clover Archeological Site has been designated a National Historic Landmark. This site possesses national significance in commemorating the history of the United States of America.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1EDX_albert-gallatin-jenkins_Glenwood-WV.html
This was the childhood home of Albert Gallatin Jenkins. He was born in 1830 and was educated at Marshall Academy, Jefferson College, and Harvard Law School. Jenkins practiced law and served in the U.S. House of Representatives (1857-1861).
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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1EDW_general-jenkins_Glenwood-WV.html
"Greenbottom" (N.E.) was home of General Albert G. Jenkins, brilliant Confederate officer, mortally wounded at Cloyd's Mountain in 1864. On raid in Sept. 1862, Jenkins 8th Virginia Cavalry was first to carry Confederate flag into state of Ohio.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1EDV_barboursville-engagement_Barboursville-WV.html
Confederate Gen. Henry A. Wise's army occupied the Lower Kanawha Valley in June 1861. Union Gen. George B. McClellan assigned the task of driving them out to Gen. Jacob D. Cox, who massed his troops in Gallipolis, Ohio. Cox planned to cross the Oh…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1EDU_barboursville_Barboursville-WV.html
Established, 1813. County seat moved here from Guyandotte and remained until taken to Huntington in 1887. Before the Guyandotte courthouse was chosen,court met at the home of William Merritt, 1809-1810, on Mud River near here.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1EDQ_woody-williams-bridge_Barboursville-WV.html
Bridge named for Hershel "Woody" Williams, who as a corporal in 3rd Marine Div. during World War II won Congressional Medal of Honor for heroism against the Japanese at Iwo Jima, 23 February 1945.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1EDG_mud-river-covered-bridge_Milton-WV.html
Erected in 1875 by order of the Cabell Co. Court. The contract was awarded to R.H. Baker, the local postmaster. This design was developed by bridge engineer William Howe in 1840. Length is 112 feet.