Camp Bartow

Historical Site Protected

In the fall of 2016, WVLT purchased a historic Civil War site in Pocahontas County, known as Camp Bartow. The property was the scene of the Battle of Greenbrier River in October 1861. The 14-acre property lies in the heart of the battlefield and was a campground of the 31st Virginia Infantry. As part of the first campaign of the Civil War, the battle proved instrumental in the creation of West Virginia in 1863.

Location & Access

(Or type “Yeager House, Bartow, WV” in your GPS. The Yeager House is across the street.)

Driving directions:
From I-79, take exit 99 (Weston)
Turn onto Rt-119 N / Rt-33 (travel 14.5 miles)
Keep left to continue on Rt-33 E / Rt 48 E (travel 19.6 miles)
Slight right onto WV-92 S (travel 45.3 miles)
Turn left onto Old Pike Road and Camp Bartow will be on your right!

On October 5, 2019 a ribbon was cut, a “six-pounder” cannon was fired, and Camp Bartow was officially opened to the public! Many thanks to the WV Humanities Council for funding this site interpretation!

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