Camp Laurel Hill

Fortified camp occupied by Confederates under Brig. Gen. Robert S. Garnett. June 16 - July 12, 1861. The scene of sharp skirmishes July 7-11. Garnett retreated early in the morning of July 12 after the Rich Mountain defeat.

Marker is on Laurel Mountain Road (County Route 15), on the right when traveling east.

Courtesy hmdb.org

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