Cheat Summit Camp
Inscription
Also called Fort Milroy. Fortified camp in gap at the crest of White Top of Cheat Mountain. Occupied by Federal troops during fall and winter of 1861-1862; repulsed threats in Lee's mountain campaign of 1861. Fort's command of the Parkersburg-Staunton Turnpike prevented Lee's army from advancing inland.
Above 4,000 feet elevation, highest Union fort in the Civil War.
Location
AddressUS 250, at junction with County Route 250/4, near Randolph/Pocahontas border
CountyRandolph
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.780140, -79.869580
Sources
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