Rich Mountain Battlefield

Here in the stable yard, Confederate forces made their stand. A small log stable was the focal point of action. Large foundation stones still mark its location. A lone Confederate cannon stood beside the stable, blasting furiously during the battle. Young Southerners faced their first fire against overwhelming odds, yet drove back two Federal assaults before giving way.

"As regiment after regiment of the enemy came into view, our small force saw it had heavy work..."

Confederate Captain David Curry

Marker is on Rich Mountain Road / Files Creek Road (County Route 37/8), on the right when traveling west.

Courtesy hmdb.org

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