The historic marker of Carnifex Ferry reads: Scene of battle, Sept. 10 1861 between Federal army of Gen. W. S. Rosecrans and Confederate army of Gen. John B. Floyd. This engagement followed defeat of Federal troops at Cross Lanes, Aug. 28, 1861. State acquired title to site, Oct. 29, 1935.

Carnifex Ferry Historic Marker

Identifier:: 031426
Collection Number:: A&M 1977
Title:: Carnifex Ferry Historic Marker
Description:: The historic marker of Carnifex Ferry reads: Scene of battle, Sept. 10 1861 between Federal army of Gen. W. S. Rosecrans and Confederate army of Gen. John B. Floyd. This engagement followed defeat of Federal troops at Cross Lanes, Aug. 28, 1861. State acquired title to site, Oct. 29, 1935.
Subjects:: Kessler's Cross Lanes, Battle of, Kessler's Cross Lanes, W. Va., 1861., Carnifex Ferry, Battle of, W. Va., 1861., Historic Markers., Historical markers--West Virginia--Carnifex Ferry.
Personal Names:: Floyd, John B. (John Buchanan), 1806-1863., Rosecrans, William S. (William Starke), 1819-1898.
Acquisition Source:: W. Va. Governors' Papers
Acquisition Method:: Acquired
Medium:: print
Projects:: West Virginia History OnView