The Battle of Cheat Mountain, also known as the Battle of Cheat Mountain Summit, took place from September 12-15, 1861, in Pocahontas County, Virginia (now West Virginia) as part of the Operations in Western Virginia Campaign during the American Civil War. The American Civil War was fought in the United States from 1861 until 1865 between the United States – forces coming mostly from the 23 northern states of the Union – and the newly-formed Confederate States of America, which consisted of 11 southern states that had declared their secession. ... September is the ninth month of the year in the Gregorian Calendar and one of four Gregorian months with the length of 30 days. ... 1861 is a common year starting on Tuesday. ... Pocahontas County is a county located in the state of West Virginia. ... The United States of America — also referred to as the United States, the U.S.A., the U.S., America, the States, or (archaically) Columbia—is a federal republic of 50 states located primarily in central North America (with the exception of two states: Alaska and Hawaii). ... National Motto Deo Vindice (Latin: Under God our Vindicator) Official language English de facto nationwide Various European and Native American languages regionally Capital Montgomery, Alabama February 4, 1861–May 29, 1861 Richmond, Virginia May 29, 1861–April 9, 1865 Danville, Virginia April 3–April 10, 1865 Largest city New Orleans... Robert Edward Lee, as a U.S. Army Colonel before the war Robert Edward Lee (January 19, 1807 – October 12, 1870) was a career army officer and the most successful general of the Confederate forces during the American Civil War. ... Albert Rust (1818-1870) was a member of the United States House of Representatives from Arkansas and a Brigadier General in the Confederate States Army during the American Civil War. ... For the Roman Civil War battle, see Battle of Philippi. ... Battle of Rich Mountain Conflict American Civil War Date July 11, 1861 Place Randolph County, West Virginia Result Union victory The Battle of Rich Mountain took place on July 11, 1861 in Randolph County, West Virginia as part of the operations in West Virginia during the American Civil War. ... Battle of Kesslers Cross Lanes Conflict American Civil War Date August 26, 1861 Place Nicholas County, West Virginia Result Confederate victory The Battle of Kesslers Cross Lanes, also known as the Battle of Cross Lanes, took place on August 26, 1861 in Nicholas County, West Virginia as part... Battle of Carnifex Ferry Conflict American Civil War Date September 10, 1861 Place Nicholas County, West Virginia Result Union victory The Battle of Carnifex Ferry took place on September 10, 1861 in Nicholas County, West Virginia as part of the operations in West Virginia during the American Civil War. ... Battle of Greenbrier River Conflict American Civil War Date October 3, 1861 Place Pocahontas County, West Virginia Result Inconclusive The Battle of Greenbrier River, also known as the Battle of Camp Bartow, took place on October 3, 1861 in Pocahontas County, West Virginia as part of the operations in West... Battle of Camp Alleghany Conflict American Civil War Date December 13, 1861 Place Pocahontas County, West Virginia Result Inconclusive The Battle of Camp Alleghany, also known as the Battle of Alleghany Mountain, took place on December 13, 1861 in Pocahontas County, West Virginia as part of the operations in West... September is the ninth month of the year in the Gregorian Calendar and one of four Gregorian months with the length of 30 days. ... 1861 is a common year starting on Tuesday. ... Pocahontas County is a county located in the state of West Virginia. ... State nickname: Mountain State Other U.S. States Capital Charleston Largest city Charleston Governor Joe Manchin (D) Official languages English Area 62,809 km² (41st)  - Land 62,436 km²  - Water 376 km² (0. ... The American Civil War was fought in the United States from 1861 until 1865 between the United States – forces coming mostly from the 23 northern states of the Union – and the newly-formed Confederate States of America, which consisted of 11 southern states that had declared their secession. ...

Gen. Robert E. Lee directed his first offensive of the war against Brig. Gen. Joseph Reynolds' entrenchments on the summit of Cheat Mountain in the Tygart Valley. The Confederate attacks were uncoordinated, however, and the Federal defense was so stubborn that Colonel Albert Rust, leading the attacking forces, was convinced that he confronted an overwhelming force. He actually faced only about 300 determined Federals. Lee called off the attack and, after maneuvering in the vicinity, withdrew to Valley Head on September 17. In October, Lee renewed operations against Laurel Mountain with the troops of Floyd and William W. Loring, but the operation was called off because of poor communication and lack of supplies. Lee was recalled to Richmond on October 30 after achieving little in western Virginia. General is a military rank used by nearly every country in the world. ... Robert Edward Lee, as a U.S. Army Colonel before the war Robert Edward Lee (January 19, 1807 – October 12, 1870) was a career army officer and the most successful general of the Confederate forces during the American Civil War. ... A Brigadier General, or one-star general, is the lowest rank of general officer in the United States and some other countries, ranking just above Colonel and just below Major General. ... For other meanings of confederate and confederacy, see confederacy (disambiguation) National Motto Deo Vindice (Latin: Under God our Vindicator) Official language English de facto nationwide Various European and Native American languages regionally Capital Montgomery, Alabama February 4, 1861–May 29, 1861 Richmond, Virginia May 29, 1861–April 9, 1865 Largest... Albert Rust (1818-1870) was a member of the United States House of Representatives from Arkansas and a Brigadier General in the Confederate States Army during the American Civil War. ... September 17 is the 260th day of the year (261st in leap years). ... Richmond is the capital of the Commonwealth of Virginia, in the United States of America. ... October 30 is the 303rd day of the year (304th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 62 days remaining. ...

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• CWSAC Battle Summaries, National Park Service