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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2BUN_gravesite-of-john-dolly_Riverton-WV.html
Nearby is grave of John Dolly (Dahle, 1749-1847), a Hessian mercenary in the Revolutionary War and an early settler in Germany Valley. Naming of Dolly Sods attributed to his surname and large tracks of grass sod lands found here.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1QYP_battle-of-riverton_Riverton-WV.html
At this site, Confederate infantry along with two units of cavalry engaged Union forces numbering close forty. In the skirmish that resulted, Union troops rallied: forcing the Confederates from the field. Two local, Perry Bland and Thomas Powers w…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1IWB_oriskany-sand_Riverton-WV.html
The massive sandstone across the road is the Oriskany of the driller and geologist. The "Oriskany Sand", an important gas sand, has produced in excess of a trillion cubic feet of gas in West Virginia.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1IWA_tuscarora-clinton-sand_Riverton-WV.html
The massive vertical sandstone forming Judy Rocks is the Tuscarora of the driller and geologist. The "Tuscarora (Clinton) Sand" yields some gas although it is largely untested in West Virginia.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMXJD_the-battle-of-riverton_Riverton-WV.html
At this site on March 2nd, 1862, Union forces numbering forty were attacked by local Confederate infantry and two units of cavalry. In the skirmish that resulted, Union troops rallied forcing the Confederates from the field. Two local men, Perry B…