The Battle of Kessler's Cross Lanes, also known as the Battle of Cross Lanes, took place on August 26, 1861 in Nicholas County, West Virginia as part of the operations in West Virginia 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. ... August 26 is the 238th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (239th in leap years). ... 1861 is a common year starting on Tuesday. ... Nicholas County is a county located in the state of West Virginia. ... 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... 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... John Buchanan Floyd (June 1, 1807 - August 26, 1863), American politician, was born at Blacksburg, Virginia. ... 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 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 Cheat Mountain Conflict American Civil War Date September 12-15, 1861 Place Pocahontas County, West Virginia Result Union victory The Battle of Cheat Mountain, also known as the Battle of Cheat Mountain Summit, took place from September 12-15, 1861 in Pocahontas County, West Virginia as part of... 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... August 26 is the 238th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (239th in leap years). ... 1861 is a common year starting on Tuesday. ... Nicholas 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 Official languages None 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. ...

On August 26, Brig. Gen. John B. Floyd, commanding Confederate forces in the Kanawha Valley, crossed the Gauley River to attack Col. Erastus Tyler's 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. During the month, Gen. Robert E. Lee arrived in western Virginia and attempted to coordinate the forces of Brig. Gens. Floyd, Henry A. Wise, and William W. Loring. August 26 is the 238th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (239th in leap years). ... 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. ... John Buchanan Floyd (June 1, 1807 - August 26, 1863), American politician, was born at Blacksburg, Virginia. ... 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... Kanawha County is a county located in the state of West Virginia. ... A Colonel is also a non-military honorary title awarded by some U.S. Southern states. ... The Union was a name used by many to refer to the Northern states during the American Civil War. ... General is a military rank, in most nations the highest rank, although some nations have the higher rank of Field Marshal. ... 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. ... State nickname: Old Dominion Other U.S. States Capital Richmond Largest city Virginia Beach Governor Mark R. Warner Official languages English Area 110,862 km² (35th)  - Land 102,642 km²  - Water 8,220 km² (7. ... 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. ... Henry Alexander Wise (December 3, 1806–September 12, 1876) was an American politician who served as the Governor of Virginia from 1856 to 1859. ...

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• CWSAC Battle Summaries, National Park Service (http://www2.cr.nps.gov/abpp/battles/bycampgn.htm)