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The Battle of Droop Mountain

By: Greyson Bannister

Location

Location + Date

The Battle took place at Droop Mountain, Pochantas, West Virginia, United States.

It took place for 6 hours on November 6, 1863.

Subtopic 1

Image of Droop Mountain

This is a landmark at droop mountain

Map :D

Here is droop mountain.

Who were the leaders?

Leaders

The Leader from the Union was General WIlliam W. Averall was born in the town of Cameron in Steuben County, New York, on 5 November 1832, the second son of Hiram and Huldah (Hemeway) Averell.

The Leader for the Confederacy was General John Echols. Echols was born March 20, 1823 Lynchburg, Virginia, U.S. and died, May 24, 1896 (aged 73) Staunton, Virginia, U.S.

Averell

Averall

Averell was considered the best person for the job because in the past months he had already launched raids into the region.

Echols

After hearing about the Union coming to attack, Echols decided that it would be best to withdraw back to West Virginia.

What Happened?

This battle was one of the smallest, and the last battle that took place in West Virginia. The Confederacy walked a long 27 miles to the battle feild. The Battle was very short, it was around 6 hours long and it took place on Nov. 6, 1863.

Image

Union had more soldiers.

Confederacy had more deaths.

How many died?

In the Union they lost 117 soldiers, and in the Confederacy, they lost 275. It was hard for the Confederacy but they put up a good fight, although they lost more soldiers, the fight was close.

First Person Account

First person Account

"Echols retreated from Droop Mountain to Union — 45 miles — without stopping. 21 killed, 130 wounded. Much disorganized and demoralized. Passed through today and encamped near Salt Sulphur. Great excitement. Farmers driving off stock."

- Rev. Samuel R. Houston - Pastor In West Virginia

Outcome

The Union had a big advantage, and the confederacy didn't have as many people. The Confederacy put up a big fight and so did the Union, But the winner is...

Outcome

Winner

THE UNION!!!!!

Bibliography

  • “Droop Mountain.” American Battlefield Trust, www.battlefields.org/learn/civil-war/battles/droop-mountain.

  • https://www.battlefields.org/learn/civil-war/battles/droop-mountain#:~:text=On%20November%206%2C%201863%2C%20Federal,major%20battles%20in%20West%20Virginia.

  • https://wvstateparks.com/park/droop-mountain-battlefield-state-park/

  • "The Battle Of Droop Mountain," August 2013. Story Archives, www.wonderfulwv.com/magazinearchives/Pages/Archives.aspx.

  • “American Civil War.” Encyclopædia Britannica, Encyclopædia Britannica, Inc., www.britannica.com/event/American-Civil-War.

  • Bryan, John, and Grantgordon. “A War Diary: the Amazing Diary of a Civil War Preacher in Rural West Virginia.” Scavengeology, 11 Jan. 2022, scavengeology.com/a-war-diary-the-amazing-diary-of-a-civil-war-preacher-in-rural-west-virginia/.

Image Biblography

Image Bibliograhpy

  • “Droop Mountain Historical Marker.” Clio, theclio.com/entry/999.

  • “William W. Averell.” Wikipedia, Wikimedia Foundation, 6 May 2022, en.wikipedia.org/wiki/William_W._

  • “John Echols.” Wikipedia, Wikimedia Foundation, 6 Nov. 2022, en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Echols.

  • “American Civil War.” Encyclopædia Britannica, Encyclopædia Britannica, Inc., www.britannica.com/event/American-Civil-War.
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