The Battle of Kessler’s Cross Lanes: Civil War West Virginia
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- Опубликовано: 14 окт 2024
- The August 1861 Battle of Kessler’s Cross Lanes was the prelude to the Battle of Carnifex Ferry. Join Kris White as he details this overlooked Civil War site in West Virginia, that was one of the few bright spots for the Confederacy as they grappled for control of “Western Virginia.”
Look for our numerous videos on RUclips over the next week, and special thanks to all the donors who helped make this trip possible!
I love you guys hitting on the smaller, lesser known actions. I live in West Virginia and we used to do a re-enactment on the site of Kesslers Cross Lanes during our Civil War Weekend at Carnifex Ferry.
Thanks Garry and Kris!!!
Kris
What an unbelievable presentation. I just love listening to your stories. Thank you so much for all you and Garry are doing.
Incredible communication, to be able to relate that story without referring to notes is very impressive!
Growing up in Lake County, Ohio, there were numerous memorials to the 7th Ohio. The 3rd in command, Maj. John Stephen Casement, is the namesake for Painesville's Casement Airport. Casement later became colonel of the 103rd Ohio, and as a brigade commsnder, was instrumental in stopping the Confederate breakthrough at Franklin. You mention the Oberlin boys, and most of the regiment was of Yankee descent, but Company K of Cleveland was all German. The 7th went on to fight at Port Republic, Cedar Mountain, and as part of the 12th Corps, at the visitor center at Antietam, Culp's Hill, Lookout Mountain, pursuit after Missionary Ridge, and Ringold. A very interesting regiment. Thanks for the great video.
If you have not....please check out September Blood, The Battle of Carnifex Ferry, by Terry Lowry. He does a very good introduction to the Oberlin boys and the Cross Lanes Battle.
Once again you've presented an excellent depiction of history. I would also like to thank you for the rain. I'm shut in in Los Angeles and really miss rain. Question: My 4x through great great grandparents lived in Berkeley County, WV in the area between Weigle Drive, Hedgesville & Martinsburg. One story has my great grandfather retreating out the back in nightshirt and bare feet through the snow to avoid pickets. (A son followed him to bring shoes) He was the pastor of The Back Creek Church, now the Tomahawk Presbyterian Church. I won't be able to go see that area. Were there any battles or skirmishes near there and are you going to swing back near there at some point. Thank you. (Sorry to be so long bvb winded)
Great job Kris👍🏻😁
Brilliant - great detail
Yes you're always found something cool about the Civil War an American history.
Been at that spot there countless times. Love see your all get up to Battle of Camp Allegheny happened on 12/13/61. I even not sure I found the proper place there. But very interesting area. To South west is Huntersville was Pocohontas county seat pretty sure during that time period. Was big Trading Post pretty sure back then. Little small place now. Droop Mt. Right on state rt.219. South West Same area too. Plus got Lewisburg & WWS. Lot other small engagements. Lost lot kin folk at Droop mt. Lot was used as rear guard with 22nd VA.
All these small battles I never heard of had a cumulative effect on the war.
When you’re the one in danger, every battle is a personal Gettysburg, no matter the name.
just subcribed
Why do alot of pictures of people from the 1800s have there right hand in there jacket
It could be that they are masons, this was a signal to a fellow mason.
At Gettysburg when Confederate General Lewis Armistead went down amongst the yankee cannon, he gave a vocal signal that a fellow mason would recognize.
Iffen you are in doubt, take the lie detector/spy device and Google what l just typed in.
You can catch any errors a person tries to throw at ya!
Not a word about Dyer???