Situated at the junction of the Ohio and Kanawha rivers. The battle fought at this site between General Andrew Lewis and about 1,100 Virginia frontiersmen and Shawnee chief Cornstalk and a like number of American Indians of the federated western tribes, is said to have been the opening engagement of the American Revolution. An 84-foot-high granite shaft commemorates the battle. At its base is a statue of a typical Virginia woodsman of the period. South of the monument is the grave of 'Mad Anne' Bailey, pioneer woman soldier and border scout. Park open Monday-Saturday 10am-4:30pm, Sunday 1-4:30pm. Free to the public.
Location:
1 Main St, Point Pleasant West Virginia 25550
Telephone
304-675-0869
Other West Virginia State Parks nearby:
(Parkersburg) Blennerhassett Island Historical State Park
(Cairo) North Bend State Park
(Point Pleasant) Point Pleasant Battle Monument State Pk
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04/28 Coming to The Point Pleasant area
West Virginia Strawberry Festival Buckhannon WV May15-19 The Festival is a unique, traditional celebration to promote the strawberry harvest. Enthusiastic volunteers provide good, family style entertainment that offers exciting educational and cultural events for everyone.
Park Street Festival Columbus OH June7-8 So many Food Trucks, so little time! Bringing you the best & most diverse food trucks in all of Ohio, all in one place!
Stringbean Memorial Bluegrass Festival Gray Hawk KY June19-21 Stringbean Memorial, Inc. is a non-profit corporation named in honor of David “Stringbean” Akemon, native of Jackson County, Kentucky, who was an internationally known musician and performer at the Grand Ole Opry and the television show, Hee Haw.
Upper Ohio Valley Italian Heritage Festival Wheeling WV July26-28 Bocce tournament, pasta exhibit, wine competition, entertainment.
Appalachian Festival Beckley WV August23-25 The 17th Annual Appalachian Festival is three big days packed with arts, crafts, entertainment, music, food and fun!
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