Carnifex Ferry Battlefield State Park
Carnifex Ferry Battlefield State Park, Civil War battlefield site in Nicholas County, United States.
The 156-acre park stretches along the Gauley River Canyon rim, featuring three river overlooks, hiking trails, and the Patterson House Museum.
The Battle of Carnifex Ferry on September 10, 1861 resulted in Union forces securing western Virginia, leading to West Virginia's statehood.
The Patterson House Museum contains exhibits displaying military equipment, photographs, and documents from the American Civil War period.
Visitors can access picnic areas, sports facilities, hiking paths, and seasonal guided tours from Memorial Day through Labor Day.
The park maintains the exact position where Union General William Rosecrans directed artillery fire against Confederate troops during the battle.
Location: Nicholas County
Inception: October 28, 1935
Elevation above the sea: 513 m
Website: https://wvstateparks.com/park/carnifex-ferry-battlefield-state-park
GPS coordinates: 38.20890,-80.93860
Latest update: June 29, 2025 10:33
West Virginia combines natural areas with historic sites. The state features waterfalls, mountain peaks, caves and old railroad tracks. Visitors find national forests, historic battlefields and mineral springs. The region displays geological formations, abandoned mining towns and astronomical observatories.
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