Created by Tom Horn on 27 Nov 2009, Last Update on 27 Nov 2009

Kessler's Cross Lanes - 26 Aug 1861

Brig. Gen. John B. Floyd crossed the Gauley River to attack the 7th Ohio Regiment encamped at Kessler's Cross Lanes. The Union forces were surprised and routed. Floyd then withdrew to the river and took up a defensive position at Carnifex Ferry

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Tags : West Virginia,Land,Combat

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