Scene of several actions, May 1862, between Federal troops from General Cox's army and Confederate forces under Jenifer and Wharton. When the Confederates abandoned their camp here, the town was set on fire and partially burned.

Marker is at the intersection of West Main Street (West Virginia Route 20) and Scott Street (U.S. 19), on the left when traveling west on West Main Street.

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