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'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.

1. Crawford's Battlefield

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.

2. Drawing of Harpers Ferry Arsenal , Captured By John Brown

Fort Lee erected by George Clendenin on a site within Charleston.

3. Drawing of Fort Lee, Charleston, W. Va.

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.

4. Historic Marker for Battle of McDowell

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.<br />

5. 35 Star American Flag

Distant view of Leonard Morris Stockade House now located in Marmet, W.VA. Built 1774?

6. Leonard Morris Stockade House Now Located in Marmet, W. VA.

Distant view of the Leonard Morris Stockade House-Now located in Marmet, W.VA. Built 1774?

7. Leonard Morris Stockade House Now Located in Marmet, W. VA.

Johnson Square in Savannah, Georgia. City Hospital, Telfair Hospital, Greene Monument, Morning News, and Post Office.

8. Buildings in Savannah, Georgia

9. Greene Residence (Sherman's Heaquarters in 1864) and Armory of the Chatham Artillery located in Savannah, Georgia.

Sketch of distant view of Camp Reynolds, Virginia (later West Virginia) in Fayette County.

10. Union Army Camp Reynolds, Kanawha Falls, Fayette Co., W. Va.

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.

11. Camp of the 12th Reg. O.V.I. at Fayetteville, Va. (later W. Va.), April 1863

Sketched by David Hunter Strother for Harper's Weekly; issue published May 11, 1861.

12. Rendezvous of Virginians at Halltown, Virginia, 5 P.M. on April 18, 1861, to March on Harper's Ferry.

Head shot portrait of J. Letcher.

13. Letcher, John (Governor of Virginia during the Civil War)

Battle flag captured at Philippi, W. Va. Print from original in Battle Abbey, Richmond, W.Va.

14. Battle Flag Captured at Philippi, W. Va.

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.

15. Battle Flag Captured at Philippi, W. Va.

Sketched by Thomas Nast

16. General Kelly's Troops Crossing the Bridge at Romney, Va., on His Retreat to Cumberland.

Union troops passing through the principal streets on their way to Cumberland. Sketched by Thomas Nast.

17. Evacuation of Romney

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.

18. Earthworks on Camp Hill, Guarding the Road to Charles Town, Va. (W. Va.)

Sketched by E. M. Bott.

19. Governor Pierpont's Store Room at Wheeling, West Virginia, Containing Stores for the Virginia Regiments

Sketched by Frank Beard.

20. Seventh Ohio Regiment Fortifying the Hill at Sutton Village

21. Martinsburg, Virginia, With a Detachment of the Fifth New York Cavalry in the Foreground

Sketch of train carrying soldiers through the mountains.

22. Pictorial Battles. General Augur's Brigade Passing Through Manassas Gap to Reinforce General Banks.

23. Pictorial Battles. Gen. Banks' Division Crossing the Potomac, Near Harper's Ferry. Sandy Hook in the Foregound.

Sketch of tents of the Twelfth Ohio Volunteers.

24. Winter Quarters of the Twelfth Ohio Volunteers, Near Charlestown, Virginia

Sketch of soldiers burying a casket as other soldiers watch.  Loudon Heights on the Right and Maryland Heights on the Left, in the Distance.

25. Soldiers' Graveyard at Bolivar Heights, Near Harper's Ferry

Sketch of soldiers gathered around a tent.

26. Front of a Sutler's Tent in Western Virginia

Sandy Hook in the foreground.

27. Pictorial Battles. Gen. Banks' Division Crossing the Potomac, Near Harper's Ferry. Sandy Hook in the Foregound.

Sketch of two cannons and soldiers.

28. Captain Wallace's Battery of the Fourth Ohio, Near Romney, West Virginia

Sketched by E. M. Bott.

29. Union Pickets at Hanging Rock Gap, Near Romney, on the South Branch of the Potomac

Sketch of the Fifth New York Cavalry in Martinsburg, Virginia.

30. Martinsburg, Virginia, With a Detachment of the Fifth New York Cavalry in the Foreground

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.

31. Crossing Little Birch River to Bulltown, Va., now W. Va.

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.

32. Veterans of the12th W. Va. Volunteer Infantry

Gold eagle on top of an American flag.  Copyright 1908 by W.T. Hicoll.

33. Gold Eagle Presented to the 12th W.Va. by Genl. Gibbon

34. Drawing of Lieutenant General Ambrose Powell Hill and Brigadier General George Edward Pickett.

35. Charlie Fennell, Civil War Lecturer, History Department,West Virginia University

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.

36. Bethel Methodist Church, Poe, Nicholas County, W. Va.

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.

37. St. John's Catholic Church, Summersville, Nicholas County, W. Va.

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.

38. Summersville Baptist Church, Summesrville, Nicholas County, W. Va.

The church was established in 1858. During the Civil War, the church was used several times as a shelter by Union Army troops.

39. Baxter Presbyterian Church, Dunmore, Pocahontas County, W. Va.

The church was established in 1854 and served as a Civil War barracks, hospital, courtroom and place for worship of all denominations.

40. Huntersville Presbyterian Church, Huntersville, Pocahontas County, W. Va.