'The large tree on the right of the engraving, and others in the vicinity, even to the present day, show marks of the bullets.' - page 105. Early Book - Publisher unknown.
Drawing of Harpers Ferry Arsenal , Captured By John Brown
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The U.S. Army Buildings which John Brown took possession of. Harpers Ferry, W. VA. Junction of the Potomac and Shenandoah Rivers. Meeting of the States of MD., W. VA., and VA. Arsenal captured, October 16, 1859.
Road sign reading: 'Battle of McDowell Stonewall Jackson, to prevent a junction of Fremont and Banks, took position on the hills just to the south and beat off the attacks of Fremont's advance under Milroy. May 8, 1862. Milroy retreated that night.' Highland County, Va.
Old American Flag hanging on a wall beside a picture of Abraham Lincoln.The Flag was hand sewn in Shepherdstown within days of West Virginia's creation on June 20, 1863. It is one of only a few 35-star flags in existence. The 35-star flag was in use for only three years, and during most of its lifespan was not recognized by the southern states represented among its stars.
Camp of the 12th Reg. O.V.I. at Fayetteville, Va. (later W. Va.), April 1863
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Distant view of Camp of the 12th Reg. O.V.I. at Fayetteville, VA. April 1863. Fort Scammon, Battery McMullan, Camp of the 12th Reg. O.V.I. and Fayetteville Courthouse are included. Sketched by Chas. Riedel, Comp H.12 O.V.I. Lithographed by Ehrgolt, Forbriger and Co. Cin. O.
Battle flad captured at Philipi, W.Va. Print from original in Battle Abbey, Richmond, Va. Information beside flag reads: In soldierly fellowship here are draped the standards of unknown troops, -a flag of Virginia that probably marked some public building and the banner of an Arkansas regiment saved from surrender and brought to Virginia to pay tribute to the men who fought on The Mississippi.
Earthworks on Camp Hill, Guarding the Road to Charles Town, Va. (W. Va.)
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undated
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Camp Hill at Harpers Ferry was situated above the lower section of the town. During their occupations both Confederate and Union Armies tried in vain to fortify the area.
Crossing Little Birch River to Bulltown, Va., now W. Va.
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Sketched fr. nature and drawn on stone. Entered according to act of Congress in the year 1862 by J. Nep. Roesler in the Clerks office of the District Court of the Southern District of Ohio. Printed by Ehrgott, Forbriger, and Co., Cincinnatti, 1862. Library of Congress Neg. No. LC- USZ62-17573.
Members of Co. A., 12th W.Va. Infantry. Standing: Philip McCleary Pelley, *Wm. Magers, John Trenter*, George Gossett, *John C. Crow, C.C. Mathews, Mahlon Geurin, Abram Jones*, Wm. H. Dorsey*. Seated on chairs: Alex Connor, Absolem Crow, John G. Jones*, John Robert Talbert, James Logsdon, Daniel Morris. Seated on floor: Timothy B. Baker, Bill Stein, John W. Edwards*. *= Decea.
Bethel Methodist Church, Poe, Nicholas County, W. Va.
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undated
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The church was established some time between 1803 and 1810. During the Civil War, church members were openly divided as "northern" members would hold service inside the church while "southern" members would stand outside or vice-versa.
St. John's Catholic Church, Summersville, Nicholas County, W. Va.
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undated
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The church was established in 1818 after years of mass ceremonies, baptisms, and other sacraments were administered in people's homes. During the Civil War, both the Union and Confederate soldiers used the original building for a fort and base hospital before Union soldiers completely destroyed it.
Summersville Baptist Church, Summesrville, Nicholas County, W. Va.
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undated
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The church was established in March of 1861. During a service in April, Fort Sumter was fired upon and the church was given little opportunity to hold services as neighbors and families were divided during the Civil War.