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"First Land Battle--First land battle between the North and South here, June 3, 1861.  Confederates under Col. Porterfield were dislodged by Federal troops from Gen. McClellan's army under Col. Kelley.  The old covered bridge here was used by both armies."

1. First Land Battle Historic Marker on U. S. Route 250 at Philippi, W. Va.

"Rich Mountain--At Rich Mountain 5 miles west, July 11, 1861.  Federal forces defeated Confederate troops whose trenches may still be seen.  Military reputations of Gen. Geo. B. McClellan and of Gen. W. S. Rosecrans were established by this victory."

2. Rich Mountain Historic Marker at Beverly, Randolph County, W. Va.

3. Laurel Hill Historical Marker at Parsons, W. Va.