West Virginia in the American Civil War - Wikipedia
WEBThe U.S. state of West Virginia was formed out of western Virginia and added to the Union as a direct result of the American Civil War (see History of West Virginia), in which it became the only modern state to have declared its independence from the Confederacy.
West Virginia Civil War Battles - U.S. National Park Service
WEBNov 5, 2020 · Union loss, 9 killed, 12 wounded. Total, 21. VIRGINIA-- 1st Battalion Regulars, 21st, 23rd, 25th, 31st and 44th Infantry. Danville Light Artillery, Lee Light Artillery. ARKANSAS-- 3rd Infantry. GEORGIA-- 1st (Ramsey’s) Volunteers and 12th Infantry. TENNESSEE--1st Volunteers, 14th and 16th Infantry. Sept. 13.
The Civil War in West Virginia - Legends of America
WEBOn November 26, 1861, West Virginia began the Secessionist Convention that would break away from the Confederate state of Virginia. Ultimately, 50 counties became part of West Virginia on April 11, 1862, and the new state was admitted to the Union on June 20, 1863.
West Virginia in the American Civil War | Britannica
WEBLearn about the battles that took place in West Virginia after the state seceded from Virginia to join the Union. Overview of West Virginia's role in the American Civil War.
West Virginia in the Civil War
WEBIntroductory article on West Virginia in the Civil War, by Dr. Mark A. Snell. Take the West Virginia in the Civil War Quiz – from the West Virginia Encyclopedia. To Secure Western Virginia for the Union: The First Campaign, by Jon-Erik Gilot
West Virginia Campaign, Civil War, Battles, 1861 - American …
WEBJul 13, 2020 · The West Virginia Campaign of 1861 was a series of battles that took place in Western Virginia from May to December 1861, during the American Civil War. At the time, Virginia was divided over the issue of secession, with the eastern part of the state choosing to join the Confederacy.
The Civil War in West Virginia - West Virginia Department of …
WEBTimeline of West Virginia: Civil War and Statehood Sesquicentennial Moments "Military Events in West Virginia During the Civil War, 1861-1865," by Allen W. Jones List, African American Soldiers from West Virginia List, Recruiting Officers in West Virginia Reminiscences, by T.B.A. David, 1908 Researching Your Civil War Ancestor The …
THE CIVIL WAR IN WEST VIRGINIA - West Virginia Department …
WEBWith a loud explosion on the night of April 18, the Civil War arrived in western Virginia. During the war, Harpers Ferry changed hands numerous times. The intersection of two major railroads, the Baltimore and Ohio and the Winchester and Potomac, and its military importance in the Shenandoah Valley made Harpers Ferry a key strategic stronghold.
West Virginia - Appalachian, Civil War, Coal | Britannica
WEB4 days ago · Learn about the battles that took place in West Virginia after the state seceded from Virginia to join the Union Overview of West Virginia's role in the American Civil War. (more)
The Thirty-Fifth Star: The Civil War in West Virginia
WEBMost Civil War era guerrilla activity in West Virginia took place in highly rural, nearly isolated areas where family and clan frictions and loyalties were greatest. Militarily, these encounters were of no serious consequence.