Robert Foyles & Family
This Stone Commemorates:
Robert Foyles & Family, killed by indians 1753, half mi. s.
settlement of David Tygart, 2 mi. s. near bridge.
First English settlers west of Alleghenies.
Westfalls Fort, built 1774, half mi. s.
Battle of Rich Mountain, 5 mi. w. July 11, 1861.
Gen. Geo. B. McClellan commanding Federals. Maj.
John Pegram, Confederates, lasted 3 1/2 hrs., between
Gen. Rosencrans with four regiments assisted by Col.
Lauder, and Capt. J.A. DeLaguel with 310 soldiers.
Confederates defeted.
Marker is on Main Street (U.S. 219), on the right when traveling north.
Courtesy hmdb.org
