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Civil War

Skirmish, Weston

1862
West Virginia
Era
Civil War
Year
1862
Location
West Virginia
Status
Historical record
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The Battle

History & Significance

Skirmish, Weston was a Civil War engagement fought in West Virginia, 1862.

Forces engaged
Union: WEST VIRGINIA--6th Infantry (2 Cos.). Union loss, 6 wounded.; Confederate not detailed
Casualties
6 wounded (Union, per Dyer)
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When did Skirmish, Weston take place?
Skirmish, Weston took place in 1862.
Where was Skirmish, Weston fought?
Skirmish, Weston was fought in West Virginia, United States.
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Historic Sites near Skirmish, Weston

Weston Downtown Historic District
Early Republic ยท 0.1 mi
Lewis County War Memorial and Louis Bennett Library
Industrial ยท 0.2 mi
Weston Colored School
Industrial ยท 0.2 mi
Weston State Hospital
Industrial ยท 0.2 mi
Weston Downtown Residential Historic District
Early Republic ยท 0.4 mi
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