Raid on Troy
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On September 18, 1863, a band of 30 Confederate guerillas raided the town of Troy. They robbed stores of about $1,000 worth of goods and pillaged private homes. They also took captive three residents and three 6th WV Infantry soldiers. In response, the Gilmer and Bone Creek Guards arrested 15 prominent area secessionists for prisoner exchange.
Two of the soldiers died in prison.
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