The "Battle of Riverton"

First Union Raid into Pendleton County

At this site on March 2nd, 1862, Union forces numbering forty were attacked by local Confederate infantry and two units of cavalry. In the skirmish that resulted, Union troops rallied forcing the Confederates from the field. Two local men, Perry Bland and Thomas Powers were killed in the battle.

Marker is on Germany Valley Road (County Route 9) 0.6 miles east of U.S. 33, on the right when traveling east.