Camp Belington
Inscription
Union troops under Brigadier General T. A. Morris, advanced from Philippi on July 7, 1861 and established a fortified camp near this site. Battle of Belington took place July 7-11. Confederates were two miles to east at Laurel Hill.
Location
AddressUS 250, WV 92, and CR 15, Belington
CityBelington
CountyBarbour
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.082031, -79.921010
Sources
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