 Rich
Mountain Battlefield
Beverly, WV
The battlefield is located 5 miles west of Beverly on Rich Mountain
road. Stop by the Rich Mountain Battlefield Visitors Center on
Files Creek Road just off the main street for directions and information.
The center has a gift shop and interpretive exhibit. On July 11,
1861, Union troops under the command of General George B. McClellan
defeated Confederates holding the pass over Rich Mountain along
the Staunton-Parkersburg Turnpike. This victory established Union
control over much of western Virginia and led to the formation
of the state of West Virginia. Camp Garnett, site of the Confederate
encampment and earth works, is approximately 1 ½ miles
beyond the battle field. Interpretive signs mark the location
of key positions and important happenings at these sites. For
more information call 304-637-RICH (7424). The center is open
daily from 10 to 4pm in the summer and 9 to 3pm Monday-Friday
in the off-season.
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