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Action, Bolivar Heights, near Harper's Ferry

1861
West Virginia
Era
Civil War
Year
1861
Location
West Virginia
Status
Verified engagement
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The Battle

History & Significance

Action, Bolivar Heights, near Harper's Ferry was a Civil War engagement fought in West Virginia, 1861. It was a Union victory.

Fought in the war's opening months, the clash at Bolivar Heights unfolded on high ground above the neighboring communities of Harpers Ferry and Bolivar, both located in what was Virginia at the time and is now West Virginia. This elevated plateau gave whoever held it a commanding view over both settlements below.

Result
Union victory
Forces engaged
United States of America (Union) vs CSA Confederate States of America (Confederacy)
Duration
Single day engagement (October 16, 1861)
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Questions & Answers

Frequently Asked Questions

When did Action, Bolivar Heights, near Harper's Ferry take place?
Action, Bolivar Heights, near Harper's Ferry took place in 1861. Single day engagement (October 16, 1861).
Where was Action, Bolivar Heights, near Harper's Ferry fought?
Action, Bolivar Heights, near Harper's Ferry was fought in West Virginia, United States.
What was the significance of Action, Bolivar Heights, near Harper's Ferry?
Fought in the war's opening months, the clash at Bolivar Heights unfolded on high ground above the neighboring communities of Harpers Ferry and Bolivar, both located in what was Virginia at the time and is now West Virginia. This elevated plateau gave whoever held it a commanding view over both sett
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Protected heritage nearby

Historic Sites near Action, Bolivar Heights, near Harper's Ferry

Strider Farm
Early Republic · 0.8 mi
Lee-Longsworth House
Early Republic · 0.8 mi
Allstadt House and Ordinary
Early Republic · 0.8 mi
Harpers Ferry Historic District
Listed · 1.2 mi
St. Peter's Roman Catholic Church
Early Republic · 1.6 mi
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