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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM13K5_the-great-raid_Blue-Grass-VA.html
In March 1863, Confederate Gen. John D. Imboden presented Gen. Robert E. Lee a plan to invade the northwestern counties of Virginia. Imboden's goals were to destroy Baltimore and Ohio Railroad bridges and trestles, recruit young men for the Confed…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM13K3_war-in-west-virginia_Blue-Grass-VA.html
In the spring of 1861, Union forces rushed into northwestern Virginia to secure the vital Baltimore and Ohio Railroad, protect important turnpikes, and support Unionists against Confederates. Many residents in the northwest, although still part of…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMLYX_highland-county-west-virginia_Blue-Grass-VA.html
(Virginia Side):Highland CountyFormed in 1847 from Pendleton and Bath, and given its name because of its mountains. The battle of McDowell, 1862, was fought in this county.
(West Virginia Side):West VirginiaWest Virginia was long a part of Virg…
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(West Virginia Side):West Virginia(Pocahontas County)"The Mountain State" ~ western part of the Commonwealth of Virginia until June 20, 1863. Settled by the Germans and Scotch-Irish. It became a line of defense between the English and French durin…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMLYE_camp-allegheny_Blue-Grass-VA.html
Confederate forces led by Col. Edward Johnson held a fortified camp here in winter of 1861-62. Sharp attack occurred, Dec. 13, 1861, in which the Union troops under Gen. Robert Milroy were beaten off.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMLY4_camp-allegheny_Blue-Grass-VA.html
Two miles west on the former Staunton-to-Parkersburg Turnpike is Camp Allegheny, the highest Civil War fortification east of the Mississippi. Its rolling meadows and spectacular views belie a punishing winter climate.
The turnpike was completed…