Fortifications
Rich Mountain Battlefield
These earthworks protected Confederates at Camp Garnett from small arms and artillery fire. Soldiers built them by rolling large logs into place and heaping dirt and rocks from a ditch in front. Trees were felled more than 100 yards ahead, their branches sharpened into spikes to discourage attack.
The earthworks in front of this sign were originally several feet higher. Please help protect the earthworks by not walking or standing on them.
Marker is on Rich Mountain Road / Files Creek Road (County Route 37/8), on the right when traveling west.
Courtesy hmdb.org
