Droop Mountain Battlefield State Park
Droop Mountain Battlefield State Park, Civil War battlefield park in Pocahontas County, United States
The 287-acre state park includes a museum, observation tower, hiking trails, and interpretive signs explaining military movements during the 1863 battle.
The Battle of Droop Mountain on November 6, 1863, marked the final significant Civil War conflict in West Virginia between Union forces under Averell and Confederate troops under Echols.
The park operates a museum in a refurbished Civilian Conservation Corps cabin, displaying Civil War artifacts including rifles, uniforms, bullets, and soldiers' correspondence.
Located 25 miles north of Lewisburg on US Highway 219, the park provides two reservable picnic shelters, children's play areas, and multiple hiking paths.
The park hosts biennial battle reenactments in October of even-numbered years, featuring military demonstrations, period social gatherings, and historical worship services.
Location: Pocahontas County
Inception: 1928
Elevation above the sea: 936 m
Website: https://wvstateparks.com/park/droop-mountain-battlefield-state-park
GPS coordinates: 38.11000,-80.27222
Latest update: March 11, 2025 21:23
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