RICH MOUNTAIN BATTLEFIELD

BEVERLY, WV

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Rich Mountain Battlefield is located in Beverly, West Virginia, about 20 miles east of Elkins. It is a Civil War battlefield, and one of the most important sites in the state. The battle of Rich Mountain was fought on July 11th and 12th of 1861, and is considered the first major land battle of the Civil War.

The battle was part of a larger campaign by Confederate forces to secure the Allegheny and Ohio River Valleys. It was a Confederate victory, with the Union forces retreating and the Union general, Robert Milroy, captured. The battle resulted in the Union loss of 3,000 men, which was a major blow to Union forces in the region.

The Rich Mountain Battlefield is now a memorial site, and includes interpretive signs, a museum, and a walking trail. The interpretive signs provide information about the battle and the history of the region. The museum contains artifacts and documents from the battle, including weapons, uniforms, photographs, and letters. The walking trail provides visitors with a chance to explore the battlefield, and take in views of the surrounding mountains.

The Rich Mountain Battlefield is an important reminder of the Civil War and its impact on West Virginia. It is a great place to visit and explore the history of the state.

RICH MOUNTAIN BATTLEFIELD is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in BEVERLY WV. US MID #8405400094

The museum is classed as HSC (Historical Societies, Historic Preservation). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Southeastern (Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia). Total revenue from most recent IRS 990 Form: $ 145,231 from tax period 201212 (YYYYMM).

Contact RICH MOUNTAIN BATTLEFIELD

HISTORIC BEVERLY PRESERVATION INC
PO BOX 227
BEVERLY
WV
26253-0227

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RICH MOUNTAIN BATTLEFIELD Information

MID # 8405400094
Name HISTORIC BEVERLY PRESERVATION INC
Alternate Name RICH MOUNTAIN BATTLEFIELD
Classification Historical Societies, Historic Preservation, , Southeastern
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 300004839
NTEECC A80
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) 201212
INCOME 152,447
REVENUE 145,231
LAT/LONG 38.839915, -79.871919
CODES FIPS State Code: 54
FIPS County Code: 083
US Census Tract: 966400
US Census Block: 2124