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Carnifex Ferry Battlefield State Park

Summersville, West Virginia

Welcome to Carnifex Ferry Battlefield State Park located in Summersville, West Virginia on the banks of the Gauley River. On September 10, 1861, in the early days of the Civil War, the Union and Confederate Armies had a battle here. The Union troops were led by General William Rosecrans and the Confederate Troops by John Floyd. Today there are still some living history re-enactments here.

To contact the office please call 304-872-0825.

156.00 acresabout 120 football fields
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Acreage156.00
Managed byState of West Virginia
Address1194 Carnifex Ferry Road, Summersville, WV 26651
Coordinates38.210402, -80.939798
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