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At Carnifex Ferry, a battle took place on Sept. 10, 1861, between the Federal army of Gen. W.S. Rosecrans and the Confederate army of Gen. John B. Floyd. The engagement followed the defeat of Federal forces at Cross Lanes on Aug. 26, 1861. The state acquired the site on Oct. 29, 1935.
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